Hardware Engineering Manager

Company Description 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.

Job Description Who You’ll Work With We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and team-oriented Hardware Engineering Manager to drive the creation of industry-leading Cloud Networking Ethernet switches. Arista takes pride in designing and manufacturing the highest density and greatest bandwidth products in the market. As an Arista Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead multiple cross-functional teams in the design and verification of an industry-leading portfolio of Networking Ethernet switches.

The total estimated annual compensation range for this position, inclusive of base salary, bonus, and equity, is $500,000 to $800,000. This range is a good faith estimate only. Bonus and equity are discretionary, subject to plan terms, and are not guaranteed components of total compensation. Actual total annual compensation may vary based on employee performance, company or equity performance, company policy, board approval, or similar factors.

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What You'll DoProvide technical guidance and directions to hardware engineers, to resolve complex HW bring-up and cross functional problemsHW schematic entry, Layout supervision, board bring-up, and cross functional system debug

Work with product management teams to translate high-level product direction into future system designs with detailed, executable steps for cross-functional teams.

Drive Vendor roadmaps of key components (ASICs, connectors, PCB vendors, etc.) to advance Arista’s HW designs, as well as align with internal product roadmaps

Communicate project status and changes to mitigate unexpected issues.

Participate in schematic and board design reviews

Assist in analyzing Signal Integrity and Power Integrity simulation and measurement results

Develop and communicate priorities across a portfolio of projects.

Drive the design of high-quality products with high first-pass yields ure the prototype manufacturing infrastructure and capacity meets product portfolio needs.

Act as the initial point of contact for customer escalations, and supervise resolution Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of hardware engineers with a diverse range of experience levels: from new college grads to experienced veterans of the industry.

Identify, define, and implement new processes and tools that help improve productivity and efficiency within the HW team

QualificationsBS or MS in Electrical Engineering 10+ years of relevant experience in networking hardware design

Proven experience leading hardware engineering teams across multiple simultaneous projects. Prior technical management experience is a must Proficient with high layer count printed circuit boards and high-speed design, with background experience or knowledge of key protocols such as:
Ethernet, SMBus, SPI, PCIe, POE, WiFi, PTP, MDIOExpertise in Designing For Manufacturability (DFM) and collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDM)
Demonstrated success in taking products from concept through to production.

Strong communication skills and experience in guiding direct reports, working with other managers or other teams, and interfacing with executive leadership

Ability to translate high-level product direction into actionable steps.

Effective project management skills, including…