Senior Board Power Engineer

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

Arista is seeking an outstanding Senior Board Power Engineer who is a team player, collaborating closely with our design teams across the globe. You will contribute to the development of our switch networking product line, from concept to bench validation. If you are hardworking and thrive on challenges, join us and make a significant impact!

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with hardware and design teams on power delivery strategies.
• Apply tools and flow in advanced technology to achieve project development goals.
• Design and optimize power delivery network.
• Power validation & measurement in the lab
• Perform power delivery analysis and mitigation.
• Be part of a small team to serve as the focal point for power requirements & validation
• Collaborate with hardware and design teams on power delivery strategies.
• Creating power tree.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in power integrity engineering, with a focus on high-performance computing or networking hardware.
• Education: BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Power Expertise: Proven experience in analyzing, mitigating, and optimizing power integrity, including detailed troubleshooting in the lab.
• Lab Skills: Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, DC load, Bode plots) and experience with power measurement techniques.
• Control Theory Knowledge: Solid understanding of control theory, including gain margin, phase margin, stability, and related metrics for power integrity analysis.
• Power Technology Knowledge: In-depth understanding of DC-DC power converters, multiphase architectures, and various control modes (current mode, voltage mode, constant-on-time).
• Design Tools: Experience reviewing schematics and layouts, specifically with Cadence tools.
• Teamwork & Communication: Strong communication and teamwork skills, with experience working cross-functionally to implement power delivery strategies.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document power integrity analyses, design decisions, test results, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Bonus Skills: Knowledge of Python for automation and data analysis is a plus.