Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
May 1, 2018
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Phoned and SSHed to the server.
First, I was asked about Linux features, but I didn't understand the question.
After receiving a hint, I provided more features.
Then, I coded and explained what I had coded. Finally, I estimated the time complexity.
Questions
Questions about Linux features:
- Print reverse strings
- Padding
- Pack
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Arista Networks Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Arista Networks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Arista Networks's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Arista Networks Work Experiences
5.0
Nice place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
November 14, 2025
Pros: Flat structure, immense flexibility for developers, focus on quality over timeline, good pay, good work life balance, hybrid office
Cons: Monolithic code, less focus on extensibility
3.0
Not great
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Burnaby, BC
November 13, 2025
Pros: They offer good salary, benefits, and perks
Cons: Much of the software infrastructure was outdated, and the team was not always welcoming or supportive toward junior members
4.0
Arista intern experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
November 5, 2025
Pros: Great environment to work in
Cons: You are alloted lots of work
- 5.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruNovember 14, 2025Pros: Flat structure, immense flexibility for developers, focus on quality over timeline, good pay, good work life balance, hybrid officeCons: Monolithic code, less focus on extensibility
- 3.0Not greatSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, BCNovember 13, 2025Pros: They offer good salary, benefits, and perksCons: Much of the software infrastructure was outdated, and the team was not always welcoming or supportive toward junior members
- 4.0Arista intern experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruNovember 5, 2025Pros: Great environment to work inCons: You are alloted lots of work
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