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Salary: USD 120,000 - 165,000 / annual
Arista Networks is seeking a Hardware NPI (New Product Introduction) / Debug Engineer to bridge design engineering and manufacturing for next-generation data center networking hardware. This hybrid role focuses on delivering early prototypes to strategic customers while ensuring high quality in production releases.
You will own end-to-end prototype builds in partnership with Hardware, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams, rapidly maturing designs and manufacturing processes to yield field trial-ready units. The role emphasizes hands-on technical execution: leading complex root-cause analysis, system repairs, and debugging of sophisticated networking hardware that spans from compact 1RU switches to massive modular chassis. These systems integrate high-density PCBs, advanced interconnects, high-performance ASICs, and sophisticated thermal management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Taking ownership of early prototype builds and driving rapid design maturation
- Influencing product design through Design for Excellence (DFM, DFT, DFQ, DFR) by reviewing schematics and layouts
- Building systems-thinking skills through complex root-cause analysis and system repairs
- Driving continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships with internal Engineering and Platform Design teams
- Mentoring Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico to uphold production and quality standards
- Establishing technical foundations and tools for future senior engineering roles
This is positioned as a fast-track opportunity to develop deep expertise in AI data center switching fabric, manufacturing processes, fabrication, and testing—with clear growth potential into hardware development, manufacturing, test, or product engineering functions.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSEE degree required; MSEE strongly desired
- 3–5+ years of experience in Hardware, NPI, Sustaining, and/or Test Engineering within Networking, AI, GPU, or Computing industries
- Expertise in system-level debugging, root cause analysis, and proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
- Electrical design experience highly desired
- Knowledge of industry manufacturing standards (IPC, JEDEC) and experience with complex Fab structures (VIPPO, backdrill) and electro/mechanical systems
- Solid foundation in electrical engineering; mechanical aptitude highly desirable
- Must be passport ready and able to travel to Mexico, Malaysia, and Vietnam CM sites
- Technical fluency in interpreting schematics, board layout files, mechanical drawings, and datasheets
- Ability to read command-line logs and diagnostics independently
- Self-starting mindset with ability to drive improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with remote and HQ engineers; English fluency required; Spanish and/or Vietnamese fluency desired
