Site Reliability Engineer (SRE/ DevOps) - Engineering Productivity - Sydney
The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE/DevOps) - Engineering Productivity position at Arista Networks in Sydney is a key role within a global technology company renowned for its expertise in cloud networking and data center solutions. As part of the Engineering Productivity team, the SRE will collaborate with world-class engineers focused on building highly reliable, scalable systems and automating processes to enhance productivity across the engineering organization. The role contributes to Arista’s mission of delivering cutting-edge networking technology to enterprise clients.
Key responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure and internal tools to support scalable software development workflows. The SRE will be expected to proactively identify system bottlenecks, optimize build and deployment pipelines, automate operational tasks, and enhance observability and monitoring of critical systems. Troubleshooting production issues and contributing to incident response are also a central part of the role, often requiring cross-team collaboration to ensure high system reliability and performance.
Ideal candidates should have substantial experience with Linux/Unix systems administration, scripting or programming skills (such as Python, Bash, or Go), and hands-on exposure to CI/CD tools, cloud infrastructure, and modern DevOps practices. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes is highly desired, along with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. Prior experience building tools or platforms that accelerate engineering velocity is a plus.
Arista Networks offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Employees enjoy opportunities to work with leading-edge hardware and software, as well as access to ongoing professional development programs that encourage continuous learning and career growth.
The company is known for its innovative, open, and technology-driven culture where employees are empowered to solve complex technical challenges. Arista values curiosity, initiative, and the pursuit of excellence, making this role ideal for technical professionals seeking a high-impact, growth-oriented environment.