Power Supply Development Engineer

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide clients with a competitive edge. Our solutions anticipate and adapt to future challenges, and we foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive creativity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us awards for Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance.

Join the founding engineers shaping Arista’s new Roseville R&D Lab, where you’ll help design next-generation networking technology alongside some of the industry’s brightest engineers.

About the role

As an Arista Power System Engineer, you will work with top engineering and technical leaders to design and implement multi-kW AC/DC and DC/DC chassis power systems.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, source, and qualify OEM power supplies to meet product and market requirements as part of the project team.
• Spend time hands-on in the lab characterizing new power supplies.
• Design and support dual grid and redundant AC or DC power systems.
• Apply strong analog and power circuit design knowledge to system qualification.
• Write clear and effective technical reports and communicate technical issues to a broad range of audiences, including power teams, software engineers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor OEM vendor performance during power supply development.
• Collaborate with vendor engineering teams abroad and lead projects from concept through production.
• Participate in defining next-generation systems; innovate and propose improvements to existing designs.
• Work closely with mechanical and compliance teams to ensure power distribution systems meet all national and international regulatory standards.
• Consult with system and diagnostic engineers on best testing practices for compliance.
• Travel internationally as required.

Requirements

• MS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Experience with regulatory processes for designing and certifying power supplies in commercial electronics.
• Excellent knowledge of AC-DC & DC-DC design issues, system-level power distribution, and industry best practices.
• Experience sourcing power supplies ranging from 100 Watts to 3000 Watts, supporting both AC and DC input power.
• Understanding of design challenges in large modular systems delivering total power up to ~30 kW.
• Familiarity with 54V to 12V IBC 1–3 kW converter bricks and PCB power distribution layouts using such modules.
• Experience with SPICE simulations is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills regarding requirements, critical path, and schedules.
• Experience with custom product development is preferred.

Pay

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $137,000 to $198,000. The actual base pay offered will be based on skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. In addition, certain roles may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales.

Benefits

US-based employees are entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings, and income protection programs.