Software Engineer – Platform Team, C++ – Linux

Arista Networks

Software Engineer developing cutting-edge features for Arista Networks, a leader in data-driven networking. Focus on C/C++ programming and product engineering.

Posted 7/13/2026contractRemote • 🇭🇺 HungaryMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in C/C++ programming and software architecture, with hands-on experience in product engineering and embedded systems. Proficient in the complete software development life cycle, from requirements gathering to feature delivery.

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C/C++ ProgrammingSoftware ArchitectureEmbedded Systems DebuggingSoftware Development Life CycleAlgorithms

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingAlgorithmsSoftware ArchitectureSoftware DebuggingEmbedded SystemsASIC DevelopmentFPGA DevelopmentNetwork ProcessorsHardware Abstraction LayerDatapath Forwarding

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Datapath Forwarding for ACLsQoSUnicastMulticastEVPNMPLSVXLANOAM

Industry Keywords

Product EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentFeature Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver new cutting edge product features
Write and own design/implementation of the code that drives products
Suggest and decide what features to build
Drive the design and architecture
Push, test, document the feature
Work alongside customers in the field if needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong industry experience of 3+ years
Extensive background in algorithms and strong software architecture skills
Fluency in C/C++ programming
Hands-on experience with designs and implementations in a strong product-engineering environment
Strong software debugging skills especially in embedded systems
Experience with software development for the forwarding ASICs, FPGAs, Network Processors etc
Experience with hardware abstraction layer Datapath forwarding for ACLs, QoS, Unicast, Multicast, EVPN MPLS, VXLAN, OAM etc
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Experience working through the complete software development life cycle right from requirements gathering to deliver the fully developed feature
5+ years fluency in one of C/C++/Python programming.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely