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How much do forwarding jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for forwarding in the United States is $53,753.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $64,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a forwarding agent?

Forwarding agents, also known as freight forwarders, are professionals or companies that organize the shipment of goods from one place to another. They act as intermediaries between shippers and transportation services, coordinating the logistics, documentation, customs clearance, and sometimes storage of goods. Forwarding agents do not usually own the transportation equipment themselves but leverage their expertise and networks to ensure goods are shipped efficiently and in compliance with international regulations. Their services are essential for businesses involved in importing and exporting products globally.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a forwarding agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forwarding Agent, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of international shipping regulations, and typically a background in logistics or supply chain management. Familiarity with freight management software, customs documentation systems, and relevant certifications like IATA or FIATA is important. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for coordinating shipments and handling unexpected issues. These abilities ensure efficient, compliant movement of goods and high customer satisfaction in a competitive global market.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in forwarding, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in forwarding often encounter challenges such as coordinating complex shipments, managing tight deadlines, and resolving customs issues. Effective communication with clients, carriers, and customs agents is crucial to ensure smooth operations. Being detail-oriented and adaptable helps in navigating last-minute changes or delays. Utilizing logistics software and staying updated on international regulations can also minimize disruptions and improve efficiency in daily tasks.

What is the difference between Forwarding vs Customs Broker?

AspectForwardingCustoms Broker
CredentialsTypically requires freight forwarding licenses and industry certificationsRequires customs broker licenses and specific customs clearance certifications
Work EnvironmentLogistics companies, freight forwarding firms, shipping portsCustoms agencies, import/export companies, customs clearance offices
Industry UsageUsed for managing the movement of goods across bordersUsed for clearing goods through customs and ensuring compliance

While both roles are essential in international shipping, forwarding focuses on arranging the transportation of goods, whereas customs brokers specialize in clearing goods through customs. Understanding these differences helps businesses choose the right service for efficient international trade.

Is forwarding a good career?

Forwarding involves managing the transportation and logistics of goods, often within supply chain roles such as freight forwarding or logistics coordination. It can offer stable employment with opportunities for advancement, especially for those with organizational skills and knowledge of shipping regulations. Career growth depends on experience, certifications, and industry demand.
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Infographic showing various Forwarding job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, and 59% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,753 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Lead Software Engineer, Packet Forwarding

Nashua, NH • On-site

Arista Networks
Network Security • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.
At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.
Job Description
Who You'll Work With
As a Senior/Lead PFE software engineer, you will collaborate and work with customers, product management and engineers to design and build novel packet forwarding features in EOS that help networks run effectively and efficiently. You will need to understand the packet forwarding architecture in depth and figure out how to apply it optimally to solve customer problems. You will design the packet forwarding flow, design data structures and algorithms to render the packet forwarding state used by the forwarding engine for efficiency and scale, and tie it all together with the higher layers.
In this role, you will get to confront complex, multi-dimensional problems such as "Upgrade software on a switch with no more than a few milliseconds of downtime" or "Render a routing table with >1M routes into the forwarding path on a router with a hundred forwarding chips" that are open ended, challenging, fun and require strong problem solving skills.
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is packet forwarding, the role will cover all aspects of software development spanning the addition of new features, debugging problems and fine tuning code for scalability and performance. You will own your projects from definition to deployment and customer interactions, and you will be responsible for the quality of everything you deliver.
Arista Software Engineering prides itself on a supportive and growth oriented culture, which provides opportunities for increased responsibilities, and to expand expertise into new areas.
What You'll Do
  • Interface with customers and product management to define packet forwarding features and solutions.
  • Architect, design and manage the development of these features.
  • Develop and maintain features using C, C++ and Python, review and contribute to functional and design specifications. Build automated tests and test infrastructure to test the features.
  • Provide technical leadership across features, projects and tools.
  • Work with Customer Support Engineers and customers to analyze, mitigate and fix problems in customer networks.
  • Work with the System Test Engineers to analyze problems found in their tests and provide fixes for those problems.
  • Mentor new and junior engineers to bring them up to speed in Arista's software development environment.

Qualifications
  • BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 4 years experience, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience
  • Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python.
  • Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
  • Experience working with packet forwarding chips and pipelines
  • Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems
  • Understanding and ability to apply software engineering principles
  • Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills
  • Demonstrated technical leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a small team environment
  • Ability to design a solution and implement features independently

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Additional Information
Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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