Arista Networks

Arista Networks builds software-driven cloud networking solutions used by large data centres and cloud providers worldwide. Its technical work spans cloud networking, network operating systems, network automation, observability, network security and networking for AI infrastructure. The company serves customers in hyperscale data centres, cloud providers, enterprise campuses and AI workloads, and reports more than 10,000 customers worldwide.

Two products anchor the portfolio. EOS is the network operating system underpinning Arista's cloud networking platforms, designed around automation, observability and security. CloudVision is a platform for automation, observability and security across networking infrastructure. Both sit close to problems in distributed systems, control planes and large-scale automation that are of direct interest to engineers working on algorithms and systems software.

Arista was founded by Andy Bechtolsheim, Ken Duda and David Cheriton. The company describes engineering excellence as its foundation, and characterises its culture as combining startup agility with the reach of an industry leader. Stated working values include collaboration, technical depth, continuous learning, a data-driven approach and autonomy in solving complex networking challenges, alongside deep customer relationships.

The company operates with a worldwide geographic presence.