Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

Arista Networks
Full-time vancouver, metro vancouver regional district IT & Technology
Posted:
June 04, 2026
Location:
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada

Job Description

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

Arista’s Linux Kernel team is responsible for developing and maintaining the Linux kernel in EOS. This includes keeping pace with the latest developments in the upstream Linux Kernel community, and integrating new versions of the upstream kernel as they become available. This work also involves designing and implementing new Linux kernel features, and working with the upstream kernel development community to get these changes incorporated into the mainline Linux kernel code base. Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will also help to bring‑up and qualify new CPUs in our hardware products.

Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Linux Kernel software, your work wil...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: vancouver, Canada
Posted: June 04, 2026
Deadline: July 14, 2026