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# Hardware Systems Engineer - AI Rack & Cluster Infrastructure

- **Company:** Arista Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Centers, Datasheets, Ethernet, PCI Express, Delivery Pipeline
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-hardware-systems-engineer-ai-rack-cluster-infrastructure-arista-networks-9949022

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
 * 8+ years in rack integration, data center engineering, or hardware systems design, including hyperscale or large enterprise deployments
 * Deep expertise in structured cabling, high-density networking (Ethernet QSFP/OSFP, PCIe), and spine/leaf architectures
 * Proven experience with rack cooling (liquid interfaces, thermal optimization) and power systems (PDUs, busways)
 * Strong project leadership with NPI experience managing cross-functional deliverables
 * Proven ability to generate and manage cluster BOMs, rack elevations, and deployment standards under tight timelines. Ability to assess and make design tradeoffs.
 * Excellent technical writing skills for data sheets, briefs, and documentation, plus troubleshooting and communication abilities
 * Excellent communication, internal and external stakeholder management, and collaboration skills

Preferred

 * Experience with Arista EOS, hyperscale deployments, or ORv3 rack standards
 * Strong understanding of computer and cluster networks; exposure to Arista EOS or cloud networking environments is a plus
 * CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and regulatory compliance knowledge
 * Experience working directly with hyperscalers or large-scale AI/ML cluster deployments
 * Experience building or specifying automation tools for BOM management, configuration generation, or deployment workflows.
 * Proven ability to manage and work with remote vendors and integration partners
 * CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiarity with global safety and regulatory requirements for rack systems
 * Experience with developing or driving standards or multi-source agreements

## Description

As a Senior Rack Solution Engineer at Arista, you'll collaborate with hyperscale customers, strategic partners, and cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, thermal, and manufacturing engineers, to deliver rack-scale solutions for the world's largest AI and cloud deployments. You will lead both technical design and last-mile execution, ensuring Arista platforms integrate cleanly into large-scale AI and cloud clusters.

What You'll Do
Lead the design, validation, and deployment of next-generation rack architectures optimized for hyperscale data centers:

 * Own rack-scale design and deployment of AI and cloud infrastructure-translating cluster architectures into production-ready rack solutions
 * Integrate networking, power, cooling, into high-density GPU environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and serviceability
 * Lead last-mile execution for hyperscale deployments-working directly with customers and internal teams to bring clusters from design to reality
 * Design and optimize rack layouts and cabling systems, including fiber/copper routing, patch panels, and high-density interconnects
 * Drive cross-functional delivery across hardware, thermal, manufacturing, and software teams-from concept through NPI and volume deployment
 * Create deployment standards and technical documentation (rack elevations, BOMs, runbooks, solution briefs) used by operators and customers


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