Senior Solution Engineer - AI Rack Design

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.

Who You’ll Work With

As a Senior Rack Solution Engineer at Arista, you’ll collaborate with hyperscale customers, strategic partners, and cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, thermal, and manufacturing engineers, to deliver rack-scale solutions for the world’s largest AI and cloud deployments. You will lead both technical design and last‑mile execution, ensuring Arista platforms integrate cleanly into large-scale AI and cloud clusters.

What You’ll Do

Lead the design, validation, and deployment of next-generation rack architectures optimized for hyperscale data centers:

• Be the primary engineering voice for last‑mile cluster deployment engineering for hyperscale data centers
• Design and validate complete rack solutions integrating Arista platforms with ORV3/PDUs, power distribution, liquid/air cooling, and structured cabling for high‑density spine/leaf fabrics
• Optimize fiber/copper cabling schemes, patch panels, shuffle cables, and cable management for maximum density and serviceability.
• Work closely with cluster architecture teams to deeply understand evolving cluster designs and quickly incorporate changes into rack and deployment solutions
• Author technical documentation, including data sheets, solution briefs, deployment guides, operator-facing runbooks, and customer-facing whitepapers to articulate rack solution capabilities and best practices.
• Drive cross-functional NPI programs from concept through volume production
• Represent Arista at various industry events

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years in rack integration, data center engineering, or hardware systems design, including hyperscale or large enterprise deployments
• Deep expertise in structured cabling, high-density networking (Ethernet QSFP/OSFP, PCIe), and spine/leaf architectures
• Proven experience with rack cooling (liquid interfaces, thermal optimization) and power systems (PDUs, busways)
• Strong project leadership with NPI experience managing cross-functional deliverables
• Proven ability to generate and manage cluster BOMs, rack elevations, and deployment standards under tight timelines. Ability to assess and make design tradeoffs.
• Excellent technical writing skills for data sheets, briefs, and documentation, plus troubleshooting and communication abilities
• Excellent communication, internal and external stakeholder management, and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Experience with Arista EOS, hyperscale deployments, or ORv3 rack standards
• Strong understanding of computer and cluster networks; exposure to Arista EOS or cloud networking environments is a plus
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Experience working directly with hyperscalers or large-scale AI/ML cluster deployments
• Experience building or specifying automation tools for BOM management, configuration generation, or deployment workflows.
• Proven ability to manage and work with remote vendors and integration partners
• CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiarity with global safety and regulatory requirements for rack systems
• Experience with developing or driving standards or multi-source agreements

Additional Information

Compensation Information

Base pay range: $131- $175k+ (depending on experience and location). Includes equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.