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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Arista Networks - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $197,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Data Centers, Ethernet, IP Routing, Python (Programming Language), Multicasting, Network Planning and Design, Network Functions Virtualization, Routing, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Juniper, Data Center Networking, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/011022b2-f3c8-4adb-a201-f28451d89d58 ## About the Role We are experiencing tremendous growth and have an immediate need for a collaborative, self-motivated Senior Systems Engineer to partner with our Account teams to provide pre-sales technical systems engineering support for our enterprise/commercial customers, * BS/CS/CE technical degree or relevant experience required * Network Industry Certification preferred (e.g. CCIE (R&S), JNCIE) * Possess a minimum of 7+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center networks. * Proficiency in routing and switching including L2/L3 protocols.(using at least one of: Cisco, Juniper, Nokia or similar) * Demonstrated work experience as either a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE or Network Consulting Engineer preferred * Previous experience with network overlays preferred. * Expert knowledge in three or more of the following areas: Ethernet, RSTP/ MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing(OSPF, BGP, IS-IS), TCP/IP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS * Expert-level knowledge of industry-standard CLI * Experience with SDN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) highly desired. * Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible desired. * Knowledge of competitive products, solutions, and services * Ability to write white papers a plus * Local to the area ## Description When you join Arista as part of the Systems Engineering team, you're not just stepping into a role; you're becoming part of a team of industry experts and technical leaders. Reporting to the Regional Systems Engineering Manager, you'll be working alongside some of the most skilled networking engineers in the industry. Our team prides itself on not just understanding the technology but also the business impact and aligning our solutions with the larger goals of our clients. In collaboration with our Product Management and Software Development teams, you will play a pivotal role in steering product developments, offerings, and strategic direction to best serve our customers and prospects. Supported by the expertise of our world class Arista TAC, Professional Services, cutting-edge proof-of-concept resources, and support of the executive team, you are well-positioned to lead and innovate within the industry., The Senior Systems Engineer is a critical component of the Arista Sales team with the key responsibility of acting as a trusted advisor for our customers to gather requirements and identify opportunities with existing and new customers. * You will partner with the Arista Account Managers to understand customer requirements and conduct white board network architectural reviews in addition to deliver Arista product presentations of Arista's networking solutions portfolio including: Data Center solutions, CloudVision (Network management/Automation), Security (Network Detection), Endpoint Security and packet brokering plus Monitoring solutions. * You will architect, design and propose Arista Data Center solutions using leaf-spine architectures and (VxLAN, EVPN) network overlays to capture additional sales. * Work with the Proof of Concept team to perform hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, Data Center network designs, and network deployments demonstrating new products and features * Write and present design guidelines and recommend improvements to customers for the networks they support * Partner with Sales Team to respond to RFP/RFQs * Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering * Represent Arista at customer and industry events and conferences * Maintain proficiency in competitive solutions, products, and services * Author and collaborate on customer and sales facing content covering Arista technology and products that showcase your expertise in network design and implementation and help solve real world customer challenges ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)