Software Engineer - System Validation

Supermicro; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a motivated Software Engineer to support validation, deployment, and technical support for strategic customers. You will perform system-level testing, troubleshoot complex server environments, and develop automation scripts while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

The position can be based in the Netherlands or the UK, with travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in software engineering, systems deployment, automation, or technical support, preferably with data center or server industry experience.
• Proven experience in data center operations, server deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Solid understanding of networking, server hardware, virtualization, and operating systems (Linux/Windows).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or on-call support.
• Ability to travel for on-site customer support when required.
• Experience with on-site deployment support or customer data center environments is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of validation methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking processes.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level software validation, deployment, and testing for strategic customers.
• Provide technical support to resolve issues via root cause analysis.
• Support on-site deployment and validation at customer data centers, including travel.
• Lead or participate in failure analysis and prepare 8D reports documenting root causes.
• Create and maintain test plans, deployment procedures, automation scripts, and reports.
• Participate in customer and internal issue review meetings with technical updates.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure continuous coverage across time zones.
• Identify improvements to deployment processes and improve efficiency.

Skills

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

Linux

Windows

Virtualization

Job description

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Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are amongst the fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer many new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us to drive accelerated growth and technology-led innovation in the global marketplace.

Job Summary:

Supermicro is seeking a motivated and hands-on Software Engineer to support software validation, deployment, and technical support activities for strategic customers. In this role, you will perform system-level testing, troubleshoot complex server and data center environments, develop automation scripts, and drive issue resolution through root cause analysis. The ideal candidate has strong software and system knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions while working closely with customers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The position can be based either in the Netherlands or UK.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform system-level software validation, deployment, and testing for strategic customers, including functional, stress, regression, and automation scripting for server environments.
• Provide technical support for strategic customer issues by performing root cause analysis, driving resolution, and ensuring clear internal coordination and timely communication.
• Support on-site deployment and validation activities at customer data centers, requiring travel to customer sites as needed.
• Lead or participate in failure analysis for critical issues and prepare 8D reports, clearly documenting root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, deployment procedures, automation scripts, evaluation reports, and customer status dashboards.
• Participate in customer and internal issue review meetings, providing technical updates and recommendations.
• Support global team collaboration to maintain continuous coverage and timely response for high-priority projects across time zones.
• Enforce software and system quality standards while identifying opportunities to improve deployment processes, automation, and support efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in software engineering, systems deployment, automation, or technical support, preferably with data center or server industry experience.
• Proven experience in data center operations, server deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Solid understanding of networking, server hardware, virtualization, and operating systems (Linux/Windows).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or on-call support.
• Ability and willingness to travel for on-site customer support when required.
• Experience with on-site deployment support or customer data center environments is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of validation methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking processes.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.