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Arista NetworksPosted 1 month ago

BIOS Senior/Lead Software Engineer

On-siteNashua, New Hampshire, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelLarge

Job Summary

Design, develop, and maintain low-level CPU firmware, BIOS, and boot loader software across Arista products. Bring up new CPU boards and integrate vendor firmware while developing automated tests in C, C++, and Python. Work with hardware engineers and vendors to qualify new CPUs, track Linux kernel developments, and contribute features to upstream open source BIOS communities. Review specifications, collaborate with customer support to resolve network issues, and provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers. Diagnose and fix bugs in low-level software, ensuring reliability and performance from definition to deployment.

Required Qualifications

  • BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 8 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience
  • Expert knowledge of and extensive experience programming in C
  • Experience designing and developing software in CPU firmware, BIOS and boot loader environments
  • Experience bringing up new CPU boards
  • Significant hands-on experience diagnosing problems, troubleshooting issues, and fixing bugs in low-level CPU firmware, BIOS and boot loader software
  • Familiarity with and experience working with the x86 and ARM CPU architectures

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of C++ and Python
  • Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture, design and implementation
  • Understanding of IP networking architecture, design and principles
  • Applied understanding of modern software engineering principles and practices
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong software design and implementation skills
  • Ability to work independently and in small teams
  • Ability to communicate articulately, and document your designs and implementations clearly, and concisely

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