Network Systems Engineer Jobs at Arista Networks with Visa Sponsorship
Arista Networks hires Network Systems Engineers to design, deploy, and support its cloud networking infrastructure, working closely with enterprise and hyperscaler customers. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates with networking credentials.
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Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.
At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.
Job Description
Who You’ll Work With
When you join Arista as part of the Sales Engineering team, you're not just stepping into a role; you're becoming part of a team of industry experts and technical leaders. Typically reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you'll be working alongside some of the most skilled field 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, cutting-edge proof-of-concept resources, and support of the executive team, you are well-positioned to lead and innovate within the industry.
We are experiencing tremendous growth and have an immediate need for a creative, collaborative, self-motivated Pre-Sales Network Systems Engineer to partner with our Account teams to provide pre-sales technical systems engineering support for our enterprise customers in the St Louis area.
The 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.
- Collaborate with Arista Account Managers to gain an in-depth business and technological understanding of our enterprise clients and conduct whiteboard network architectural reviews to identify areas for improvement in network performance and efficiency
- You will conduct Arista product presentations of Arista’s Open Networking Data Center and Cognitive Campus (including WIFI) networking solutions, CloudVision (Network Automation), Security (Network Detection), Endpoint Security and Real-time Fabric Monitoring solutions.
- You will OWN the pre-sales and post-sales technical relationship with the assigned customers and channel partners
- Build and maintain a deep, sound knowledge of all Arista technologies, in order to support and help in the enablement of channel partner engineers and customers’ engineers and architects
- Execute technical Quarterly Business Reviews with customer base
- Support onsite requirements at the customer site
- Facilitate technical training on Arista’s products, differentiators, solutions, and demos
- You will architect, design and propose Arista Data Center & Campus network solutions using leaf-spine architectures (VxLAN, EVPN) and network overlays to capture additional sales.
- Perform hands-on testing to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, Data Center and/or Campus network designs, and network deployments using new products and features.
- Put together design guidelines and recommend improvements to customers for the networks they support
- Partner with Sales Team to respond to RFP/RFQs
- Author feature requests, business justifications, and provide feedback to the Product Management, Hardware Development and Software Development organizations
- Represent Arista at industry events and conferences, including potential speaking roles.
- Present technical content to worldwide organizations both virtually and in-person
- Create technical marketing materials for the global Arista organization
- Author white papers on technology and product
- Travel expectations is approximately 15-30%
Qualifications
- BS/CS/CE Business or Technical degree required; MBA/MS degree a strong plus
- Network Industry Certification preferred (e.g. CCIE (R&S), JNCIE, ACE-5,6,7)
- You possess a minimum of 5+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center, Campus, and WIFI solutions
- Strong presentation and selling skills including communication of complex technical material
- Solid understanding and knowledge of how to build successful relationships between an equipment manufacturer and a customer base of executives, architects, engineers and operations teams
- Good interpersonal skills, customer relations skills, and problem management skills, with the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure while working to strict deadlines
- Experience creating technical material (slides, white papers, battle cards, solution guides, etc)
- You possess recent experience in leaf-spine architecture design.
- Demonstrated work experience as either a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE or Network Consulting Engineer preferred
- Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, RSTP/ MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS
- Expert level knowledge of industry-standard CLI
- Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible HIGHLY desired.
- Strong writing skills and ability to create informative white papers on technology and products is highly desired
LI-TC1
Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes 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 federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.
At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.
Job Description
Who You’ll Work With
When you join Arista as part of the Sales Engineering team, you're not just stepping into a role; you're becoming part of a team of industry experts and technical leaders. Typically reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you'll be working alongside some of the most skilled field 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, cutting-edge proof-of-concept resources, and support of the executive team, you are well-positioned to lead and innovate within the industry.
We are experiencing tremendous growth and have an immediate need for a creative, collaborative, self-motivated Pre-Sales Network Systems Engineer to partner with our Account teams to provide pre-sales technical systems engineering support for our enterprise customers in the St Louis area.
The 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.
- Collaborate with Arista Account Managers to gain an in-depth business and technological understanding of our enterprise clients and conduct whiteboard network architectural reviews to identify areas for improvement in network performance and efficiency
- You will conduct Arista product presentations of Arista’s Open Networking Data Center and Cognitive Campus (including WIFI) networking solutions, CloudVision (Network Automation), Security (Network Detection), Endpoint Security and Real-time Fabric Monitoring solutions.
- You will OWN the pre-sales and post-sales technical relationship with the assigned customers and channel partners
- Build and maintain a deep, sound knowledge of all Arista technologies, in order to support and help in the enablement of channel partner engineers and customers’ engineers and architects
- Execute technical Quarterly Business Reviews with customer base
- Support onsite requirements at the customer site
- Facilitate technical training on Arista’s products, differentiators, solutions, and demos
- You will architect, design and propose Arista Data Center & Campus network solutions using leaf-spine architectures (VxLAN, EVPN) and network overlays to capture additional sales.
- Perform hands-on testing to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, Data Center and/or Campus network designs, and network deployments using new products and features.
- Put together design guidelines and recommend improvements to customers for the networks they support
- Partner with Sales Team to respond to RFP/RFQs
- Author feature requests, business justifications, and provide feedback to the Product Management, Hardware Development and Software Development organizations
- Represent Arista at industry events and conferences, including potential speaking roles.
- Present technical content to worldwide organizations both virtually and in-person
- Create technical marketing materials for the global Arista organization
- Author white papers on technology and product
- Travel expectations is approximately 15-30%
Qualifications
- BS/CS/CE Business or Technical degree required; MBA/MS degree a strong plus
- Network Industry Certification preferred (e.g. CCIE (R&S), JNCIE, ACE-5,6,7)
- You possess a minimum of 5+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center, Campus, and WIFI solutions
- Strong presentation and selling skills including communication of complex technical material
- Solid understanding and knowledge of how to build successful relationships between an equipment manufacturer and a customer base of executives, architects, engineers and operations teams
- Good interpersonal skills, customer relations skills, and problem management skills, with the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure while working to strict deadlines
- Experience creating technical material (slides, white papers, battle cards, solution guides, etc)
- You possess recent experience in leaf-spine architecture design.
- Demonstrated work experience as either a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE or Network Consulting Engineer preferred
- Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, RSTP/ MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS
- Expert level knowledge of industry-standard CLI
- Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible HIGHLY desired.
- Strong writing skills and ability to create informative white papers on technology and products is highly desired
LI-TC1
Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes 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 federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Network Systems Engineer Jobs at Arista Networks Jobs
Align your credentials to Arista's stack
Arista interviews heavily around EOS, BGP, and EVPN-VXLAN. Before applying, map your hands-on experience to these technologies explicitly in your resume. Hiring managers for Network Systems Engineer roles will screen on protocol depth, not just general networking familiarity.
Target roles in offices with established sponsorship pipelines
Arista's engineering offices in Santa Clara, San Jose, and Atlanta have longer histories of filing for Network Systems Engineers. Prioritize postings tied to these locations when you're working within a tight OPT or grace period window.
Clarify H-1B lottery timing before accepting an offer
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT and receive an offer after the lottery closes, confirm whether the employer will file for cap-exempt status or bridge you through OPT extension while waiting for the next cycle.
Use DOL LCA filings to benchmark your offer
Before signing, look up Arista's Labor Condition Application filings for Network Systems Engineer roles on the DOL Foreign Labor Certification Data Center. This shows the prevailing wage tier the company has filed at, helping you evaluate whether your offer is competitive for your location.
Prepare a strong technical portfolio for visa documentation
For H-1B petitions in specialized networking roles, USCIS scrutinizes whether the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Document project scope, architecture decisions, and tools used so your employer's attorney can build a clear specialty occupation case.
Browse open roles through Migrate Mate before applying direct
Filter Network Systems Engineer positions at Arista Networks by visa type on Migrate Mate to confirm which openings are actively tagged for sponsorship, then apply through the company's careers portal with your networking credentials front-loaded in your application materials.
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Find Network Systems Engineer at Arista Networks JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Arista Networks sponsor H-1B visas for Network Systems Engineers?
Yes, Arista Networks sponsors H-1B visas for Network Systems Engineers and has done so consistently across multiple hiring cycles. The company works with immigration counsel to file petitions and supports employees through renewals. If you're on OPT, confirm with the recruiter early whether the specific role and office location are approved for sponsorship before moving through the interview process.
How do I apply for Network Systems Engineer jobs at Arista Networks?
Applications go through Arista's careers portal at arista.com. Before applying, review the job description for references to EOS, BGP, VXLAN, or cloud networking platforms, and tailor your resume to match. You can also browse open Network Systems Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which makes it easier to identify which postings are actively seeking international candidates.
Which visa types does Arista Networks commonly use for Network Systems Engineers?
Arista Networks sponsors H-1B visas as the primary work authorization path for Network Systems Engineers. The company also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. For longer-term pathways, Arista has filed EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions, including PERM labor certifications, for engineers in this function.
What qualifications does Arista Networks expect for Network Systems Engineer roles?
Most postings require a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Beyond the degree, Arista looks for hands-on experience with large-scale routing and switching, proficiency with protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EVPN-VXLAN, and familiarity with Arista EOS or comparable network operating systems. Industry certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE strengthen your application, particularly for senior-level positions.
How do I plan my timeline if I'm on OPT and targeting a Network Systems Engineer role at Arista Networks?
OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization after graduation, with a 24-month STEM extension available for qualifying degrees. The H-1B lottery registration window opens each March, with employment beginning October 1 if selected. To avoid a gap, start targeting Arista's Network Systems Engineer openings at least six months before your OPT expires, giving your employer time to prepare the petition before the registration deadline.
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