Software Engineer, Kernel and BIOS

Arista Networks

Kernel and BIOS Software Engineer contributing to Linux Kernel developments and integration for Arista's hardware solutions. Collaborating closely with hardware and programming teams in a dynamic environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Keeping pace with the latest developments in the Linux Kernel and integrating them for internal use
Extending and developing new kernel features
Working with the kernel community to get new features integrated upstream
Responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products
Evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU/BIOS vendors to integrate their stacks into EOS
Bringup and qualification of hardware components
Own projects from definition to deployment and customer interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering
5+ years experience of C or C++ and Python
Hands-on experience working on Linux Kernel software is a plus
Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus
Applied understanding of software engineering principles
Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills
Ability to design a solution and implement it successfully.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++PythonLinux KernelCPU subsystemsIP networkingdistributed systemssoftware engineering principlessoftware troubleshooting

Soft Skills

problem solvingdesign implementation

Certifications

BS Computer ScienceBS Electrical EngineeringBS Computer Engineering