Hardware Intern
Posted 24 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Hardware Intern ”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Internship
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Field of studyComputer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics
Study levelBachelor's
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
Hardware Engineering Intern
Arista Networks is a fast growing company and an industry leader in the ethernet switch industry. Our switch systems have touched every corner of the market - from the data centers of the world’s largest cloud-computing companies, to your local university’s server room, and every application in between. We design virtually all of the hardware and software that goes into our products and it’s a badge we wear proudly. This wouldn’t be possible without the likes of talented engineers who are given the opportunity to fully lead their own projects and the freedom to think outside the box. We are looking for a motivated intern or co-op student to join the Hardware Design Team at our office in Nashua, NH. In this position, you will gain experience designing and testing the latest networking technologies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Board level hardware characterization, verification, and in-lab debugging
- When possible, PCB design from architecture definition, including schematic capture, and board layout
- Evaluate components and eval board testing
- Rework and assembly of systems
- Misc lab work (moving of items, mechanical assembly)
CONCEPTS AND SKILLS YOU MAY LEARN
- Modern CPU and ASIC system architectures
- Digital communication bus architecture such as Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR
- PCB layout and schematic capture
- Voltage regulator design and power delivery strategies for hardware systems
- Verilog programming for CPLD's and FPGA's
- Verifying designs with high speed measurement practices and instruments