Process
I applied at the university career fair and got a chance for a phone interview.
The coding part was not difficult, and we even had an extra coding challenge.
The HR asked a lot of basic questions about the language I liked most.
Questions
Is Java pass-by-value or pass-by-reference?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 156 interview experiences for the Arista Networks Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
21%
Pass Rate
Arista Networks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral31%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Arista Networks's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Arista Networks Work Experiences
1.0
Good for youngsters but not for experienced
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 21, 2020
Pros: Less work, good work-life balance.
Cons: Internal politics, sycophancy culture, favouritism, and fewer opportunities for learning and growth.
5.0
Great co-op experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
November 5, 2019
Pros: Working with smart people and plenty of opportunities to learn new things.
Cons: None I can think of.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
November 2, 2025
Pros: - Flexible working hours and location
- Relaxed environment
- Get to work with brilliant engineers
- Really nice culture
Cons: - Some late meetings, depending on the team.
- 1.0Good for youngsters but not for experiencedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 21, 2020Pros: Less work, good work-life balance.Cons: Internal politics, sycophancy culture, favouritism, and fewer opportunities for learning and growth.
- 5.0Great co-op experienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 5, 2019Pros: Working with smart people and plenty of opportunities to learn new things.Cons: None I can think of.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandNovember 2, 2025Pros: - Flexible working hours and location - Relaxed environment - Get to work with brilliant engineers - Really nice cultureCons: - Some late meetings, depending on the team.
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