Senior Electrical Engineer – SD-WAN & PoE Switching; ODM​/JDM Program Lead

Senior Electrical Engineer – SD-WAN & PoE Switching (ODM/JDM Program Lead)

Full-time

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance.

At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

You will work closely with Product Line Management, Supply Chain, Software, Diagnostics, and Test & Compliance Engineering, along with our Outside Design and Manufacturing (ODM/JDM) partners, to drive cost-optimized solutions with the best power and performance in the industry. You’ll focus on SD-WAN appliances and Commercial & Industrial PoE Switches that define network performance, reliability, and security for enterprise campuses and branch offices.

Together, we innovate on system architectures, high-speed PCB designs, and signal integrity to deliver state-of-the-art products that power modern networking environments.

You will lead the end-to-end hardware design and ODM/JDM program execution for advanced networking solutions, with primary focus on SD-WAN appliances and secondary focus on Commercial & Industrial PoE Ethernet switches. This role combines hands‑on electrical engineering leadership with program management responsibilities.

• Author hardware functional specifications for SD-WAN appliances and PoE Ethernet switches
• Define critical components and lead component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management
• Review schematics, PCB layout and routing strategies
• Review signal integrity simulations on power and datapath signals (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, PoE, Common Mode)
• Review PCB stackup and fabrication details with ODM/JDM partners
• Lead lab bring‑up and debug of SD-WAN and PoE switch prototypes, in coordination with our ODM/JDM partners
• Drive complex system‑level debug across software, diagnostics, hardware, and test teams
• Ensure products meet test & compliance engineering requirements for regulatory and performance standards

• Lead and manage ODM and JDM partners from concept through production
• Drive project schedules, risk management, and milestone tracking for SD-WAN and PoE switch programs
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and overseas ODM/JDM partners from proto through mass production
• Train ODM/JDM teams on high‑yield test procedures and manufacturing requirements
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to ensure successful mass production and cost optimization
• Guide and mentor groups of engineers, including junior hardware engineers
• Work with Product Line Management to define product requirements and prioritize features SD-WAN & PoE Switch Focus
• Lead hardware architecture and design for SD-WAN appliances with embedded x86/ARM systems
• Design Commercial & Industrial PoE Switches delivering security and reliability for enterprise campuses and branch offices
• Design systems featuring WiFi/Cellular/RF interfaces for SD-WAN connectivity
• Integrate high‑speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet) for SD-WAN and PoE switch performance requirements
• Optimize for best power and performance in the industry while maintaining cost efficiency
• Ensure SD-WAN and PoE products meet enterprise security, reliability,…