PCB Design Engineer
US$133,000 – US$180,000 / yr base salary
Posted 2 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior PCB Design Engineer”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$133,000 – US$180,000 / yr |
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Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Electronics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
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
Working closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware Design, Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and Manufacturing, our engineers innovate on system architectures and ultra-high-speed PCB designs to deliver state-of- the-art networking platforms.
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 next-generation AI clusters. The team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of advanced hardware solutions that meet the demands of modern networking environments — including optical interface platforms up to 800G and 1.6T.
Core Responsibilities
High-Speed Layout & Routing
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Implement complex routing for advanced interfaces such as 112G/224G SerDes, PCIe Gen 5/6, DDR4/5/6
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Design and route high-speed differential pairs with tight skew and impedance control
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Execute dense BGA fan-out for high-pin-count ASICs and FPGAs
Optical Transceiver PCB Layout (800G / 1.6T)
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Design and layout boards supporting high-bandwidth optical transceivers (QSFP-DD, OSFP, OSFP-XD or equivalent)
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Route 112G / 224G PAM4 electrical channels between switch ASICs and optical modules