Networking · Santa Clara, California · Founded 2004
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About Arista Networks
Arista Networks builds high-performance Ethernet switches and the EOS network operating system used in cloud data centres and AI clusters. It has engineering teams in Bengaluru and Pune.
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, California
- Employees
- ~4,400
- Careers
- arista.com ↗
Arista Networks interview process
3 stages · Reapply after 6 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.
- 1
Technical phone screen
Coding in C or C++, plus networking or operating systems basics.
- 2
Onsite technical rounds
Several interviews on data structures, systems programming and, for some teams, L2/L3 networking.
- 3
Hiring manager round
Projects and team fit.
What Arista Networks tests
- Topics
- EOS Extensible Operating System & Sysdb · High-Throughput Switch ASIC Programming · Network Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EVPN) · Linux Networking Stack & Socket Programming · C++ Data Structures & Concurrency
- Tech stack
- C++ · Python · C · Linux Kernel · EOS (Extensible Operating System)
- Levels
- Software Engineer, Member of Technical Staff, Senior MTS
How to get referred at Arista Networks
Step 1
Find the exact role
Open the job on arista.com and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.
Step 2
Pick the right referrer
Choose a verified Arista Networks employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.
Step 3
Send a focused request
Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what Arista Networks tests, such as EOS Extensible Operating System & Sysdb and High-Throughput Switch ASIC Programming.
Step 4
Get referred and track it
Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through Arista Networks's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.
Arista Networks tip: Arista values strong C, C++ and Linux skills. If you have networking-protocol or kernel experience, put it in the first line of your note.
Questions about Arista Networks referrals
How do I get a referral at Arista Networks?
Find the exact role on Arista Networks's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified Arista Networks referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through Arista Networks's internal referral portal and uploads proof.
What is the Arista Networks interview process?
It usually has 3 stages: technical phone screen, onsite technical rounds and hiring manager round. The exact rounds vary by role and level.
How much does an Arista Networks referral cost?
Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.
Does an Arista Networks referral guarantee an interview?
No. An Arista Networks referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but Arista Networks decides on interviews, offers and hiring.
How long should I wait to reapply to Arista Networks after a rejection?
Candidates are usually asked to wait about 6 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.
Where is Arista Networks headquartered?
Arista Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and was founded in 2004.
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