Arista Networks · 19 hours ago
NDR Senior Engineer (Network Traffic Parsing)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelArista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data centers and campus environments. They are seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform team, focusing on developing and maintaining software for network traffic parsing and threat analysis.
Cloud ComputingData Center AutomationHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain software that parses network traffic for the purpose of extracting key features for threat analysis
Improve the speed, quality, and ease of use of the parser infrastructure
Work with data consumers to define which features to extract from network traffic
Discuss general requirements with others and help to define specifications to satisfy those requirements
The engineer is expected to lead on individual tasks, though with review and feedback from others
Where the situation warrants it, make suggestions for more general improvements that involve multiple product components, not just the traffic parser
Qualification
Required
This position is for a senior software engineer. We enjoy training and mentoring each other, but we expect senior members of the team to work through issues independently (even if more slowly) when others are not available
Proficiency with the Haskell programming language is required, including widely-used libraries and styles of functional programming
Understanding of multi-threaded programming for both concurrency and parallelism is required
Preferred
Understanding of machine-level efficiency issues including high core-count computer systems, memory caching, and NUMA, is a strong benefit
Some ability to read assembly language would be a strong benefit, as would the ability to read 'core' output from GHC
Some knowledge of C and would be helpful, as well as the Haskell FFI
Familiarity with Linux systems would be a plus
Familiarity with Nix package management and the Nix language would be a plus
Knowledge of the Rust programming language is not required but would likely be beneficial to future research into parsing infrastructure alternatives
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision.
401k with company match.
Flexible vacation.
Flexible work hours and paternity/maternity leave.
Company
Arista Networks
Arista Networks is a computer networking firm delivering cloud networking solutions for large data center and computer environments.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.4MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2015-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.62M
2014-06-06IPO
2013-12-21Series Unknown· $4.78M
Leadership Team
Jayshree Ullal
Chief Executive Officer and Chair
Kenneth Duda
CTO and SVP Software Engineering
Recent News
2025-12-29
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