Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking
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Arista Networks is hiring a entry-level Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking. This is a full-time role in Nashua. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Who You’ll Work With
Working closely with cross-functional teams including software, product management, marketing, and manufacturing, our engineers innovate new system architectures and develop high-speed PCBs requiring state-of the-art signal integrity and power integrity design practices.
What You'll Do
Our Hardware Design Engineering team is at the forefront of developing high-speed networking and Ethernet products used in Enterprise campuses, hyperscale datacenters and bleeding edge AI clusters. The team is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of advanced hardware solutions that meet the demands of modern networking environments.
Candidates for this position would be responsible for the entire hardware design process:
- Authoring functional specifications of high power and high density Ethernet switches used in AI networks
- Selecting and qualifying components
- Schematic capture and tool-based design verification
- Working closely with eCAD teams on PCB layout and component footprints
- Working with internal teams to run (or run your own) signal integrity simulations on both power and datapath signals
- Working closely with mechanical and thermal engineers on the system general arrangement and physical realization
- Specifying PCB stackup and fabrication details with various PCB vendors
- Working with internal teams to develop (or develop your own) programmable logic devices for control and timing planes
- Working closely with local and overseas Contract Manufacturers (CM), from proto through production
- Lab bring up and debug of prototypes
- Working closely with diagnostics software engineers on both design validation and manufacturing test development
- Driving complex system debug between software, hardware, and test teams
- Training CM for high yield test and manufacturing
- BSEE or MSEE
- 2+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering (extremely promising new graduates will also be considered).
- Solid understanding of basic electronics theory and design
- Experience with circuit design and debug, especially involving high speed signals
- Experience with lab debug and test equipment
- Experience learning complex design tools
- Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts
- FPGA design and system simulation experience is a plus
- Some Python or other coding experience is a plus
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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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How do I apply for the Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking position at Arista Networks?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Arista Networks. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking position at Arista Networks located?
This position is based in Nashua. Arista Networks has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking at Arista Networks earn?
Arista Networks has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking role at Arista Networks posted?
This role was posted on May 14, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking role at Arista Networks entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Arista Networks has listed.
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