Pros: At Arista Networks India, I had the opportunity to work with outstanding and cooperative engineers. Cooperation is instilled in the Arista culture by the virtue of their unique peer review system. The flat hierarchy ensured that my view, even as a fresher, was as important as anyone else in the team. Moreover, most of the managers are Software Engineers promoted to the managerial position. This helped in my compatibility and rapport with the manager. I got the freedom to work at my own pace and spend some time daily to learn about upcoming technologies. The quality of work also forced me to be on my toes at all times and to update myself frequently. All these efforts were also well recognized by my peers and management, which reflected in compensation adjustments.

Cons: I think Arista can work on improving the corporate benefits, such as food cards or in-office lunch, for its employees. With the introduction of corporate cab accounts, I think Arista India is already taking steps in this direction.

Pros: 1. The work culture is okay. The engineers around are average+ (slightly better than being mediocre). 2. Salary is just competitive. Not great, but not bad. 3. Depending on teams, you have a plethora of work and can get opportunities to learn many aspects of software engineering.

Cons: 1. There is no progress after you join. You feel like you are stuck, and they are so absorbed with their egos that they don't care at all. When I say stuck, it could be for years and years. 2. They have the worst evaluation process. It's very confusing and completely non-transparent. 3. Very process-oriented organization. They have a stupid obsession which they call "The Arista Way." All roadblocks in attempting anything good are in the name of processes and releases. That is why I say, a mediocre organization. Not bad, but avoid if you are looking for some great work.

Pros: It is my pleasure to work for Arista Networks at the Bangalore office. The CEO, CTO, and MD (Bangalore) are all experienced, helpful, and down-to-earth people. I always learned something new talking to the MD of Arista Networks. Also, the CTO encourages engineers to talk to him directly if they are not happy. In which company does this happen?

Cons: Nothing as such. I am happy with the current setup.