Arista Networks Software Engineer interview experience

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Menlo Park, CAPosted Jun 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I kicked things off by reaching out through the company recruiter I found on LinkedIn, which led to a pre-screen call and then a couple more rounds.

The technical interview stood out because it wasn’t just talking through code—it involved connecting to a server over SSH and performing tasks while sharing my screen. The flow felt operational and hands-on, like the goal was to see how I worked in a real development environment.

After that, the process moved to a manager interview. The overall vibe was straightforward and contained, and I felt like each stage had a clear purpose: first verify my background, then test execution in a live environment, then confirm fit with the team.

I ended up getting an offer, which was a relief after

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