Senior Field Applications Engineer — Pre-Sales Tech Leader

Supermicro; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a hands-on FAE/Systems Optimization Engineer in Paris to lead technical sales efforts for server/storage/networking solutions. You will work with Sales to tailor proposals that meet customer requirements and demonstrate the value of Supermicro products.

You will showcase deep technical knowledge of hardware, firmware, OS, and virtualization, and coordinate across engineering teams. Some travel (up to 25%) and strong French language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering discipline; computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5-year related experience with Compute/Storage Server or Data Center or IT Infrastructure experience desired.
• Strong background and experience with x86-based server architecture.
• Solid HW system design and diagnostics skills.
• Familiarity with Firmware, Linux, Windows and virtualization platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and business sense required.
• French language required; prefer candidates residing in Paris or surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the sales and extended teams to map end-user customer business, partner requirements and provide most optimized technical solutions.
• Provides technical leadership in Pre-Sales and oversee implementation of such solutions.
• Highly technical problem solver who understands system architecture, hardware and software interaction.
• Should possess basic HW debug skills.
• Manage and leads product HW and SW engineers during product development.
• Manage and leads teams during investigation and resolution of problems in the field.
• Has a good understanding of firmware, drivers, OS, Applications and their interaction that can cause system issues.
• Develop and review systems solutions, technical bid responses and presentations.
• Work cross-department to ensure customer satisfaction and timely resolution of issues.
• Ability to build and demonstrate proof-of-concept that meets or exceeds customer business needs.
• Ability to present the corporate brand, product messaging and solutions to customers.
• Visit on-site facilities and operations to enable solution integration and issue resolution.
• Some travel required (up to 25%).

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong leadership

French language

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Firmware

Linux

Windows

Virtualization

Job description

Supermicro is seeking a hands-on FAE/Systems Optimization Engineer in Paris to lead technical sales efforts for server/storage/networking solutions. You will work with Sales to tailor proposals that meet customer requirements and demonstrate the value of Supermicro products.

You will showcase deep technical knowledge of hardware, firmware, OS, and virtualization, and coordinate across engineering teams. Some travel (up to 25%) and strong French language skills are essential.