Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
Process
It was a 45-minute phone interview. I needed to log in via SSH and code based on C.
The .c source files were provided, and I had to design a function within them.
There were supposed to be two coding problems. However, I spent almost 30 minutes on the first one, though it was easy. Consequently, there was not enough time to finish the second.
So, the interviewer asked me about two functions in the second source file instead of letting me code.
In conclusion, I finished the first problem bug-free and discussed the second source file.
Questions
To compare two strings like IP addresses:
- "123.324.30"
- "32.234.324.324"
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Arista Networks Software Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
Arista Networks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Diego, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Arista Networks's Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Arista Networks Work Experiences
- 5.0Cool Team, Depends On TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesOctober 23, 2024Pros: Cool team, benefits are okay.Cons: Depends on the team you are on.
- 5.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 14, 2025Pros: 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.
- 3.0Good Pay, Outdated TechSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 13, 2025Pros: They offer good salary, benefits, and perks.Cons: Much of the software infrastructure was outdated, and the team was not always welcoming or supportive toward junior members.
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