Arista Networks is hiring a Network Systems Engineer to provide pre-sales technical support for enterprise and commercial clients in the San Diego region. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, collecting technical requirements and identifying opportunities with both existing and prospective customers.
What You'll Do
- Partner with Account Managers to understand customer challenges and conduct whiteboard network architectural reviews.
- Present Arista product solutions including Open Networking Data Center, Cognitive Campus (WiFi), CloudVision, Security, and Real-time Fabric Monitoring.
- Architect, design, and propose network solutions using leaf-spine architectures, VxLAN, and EVPN.
- Perform hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups and network deployments.
- Create design guidelines and recommend network improvements.
- Respond to RFP/RFQs with the Sales Team.
- Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering.
- Represent Arista at industry events and conferences.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitive solutions.
- Author white papers on technology and product.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience focused on Data Center and Campus networks.
- Expert-level expertise in routing and switching, including L2/L3 protocols.
- Expert knowledge in three or more of: Ethernet, RSTP/MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS.
- Expert-level knowledge of industry-standard CLI.
- Knowledge of competitive products, solutions, and services.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
- Network Industry Certification (e.g., ACE:L5, CCIE, JNCIE).
- Wi-Fi expertise.
- Experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE, or Network Consulting Engineer.
- Previous experience with network overlays.
- Experience building network automation using Python and Ansible.
- Ability to write white papers.
- Local/Regional candidates only.
Technical Stack
- VxLAN, EVPN, Python, Ansible
- Ethernet, RSTP/MSTP, VLANs
- IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, eBGP
- Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS
Team & Environment
Part of the Sales Engineering team, typically reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager. You will work alongside skilled field engineers and collaborate with Product Management and Software Development teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits.
- Tax savings and income protection benefits.
- Eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity.
- Eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan (commissions).
- Compensation range: $125,000 to $180,000 + equity.
Work Mode
This role is for candidates in the San Diego region.
Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law.
