Manager, Solution Engineering

Supermicro; California, San Jose (MO, CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manager of Solution Engineering, where you will lead innovative testing projects for cutting-edge server technologies. This role offers the chance to collaborate with world-class teams and shape the future of server performance. You will manage the complete lifecycle of testing projects, develop automation scripts, and analyze system performance. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this dynamic firm provides a platform for you to make a significant impact in the AI and HPC domains. If you are ready to innovate and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in production management or engineering roles.
• Extensive knowledge of server rack testing processes and hardware/software debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing projects from planning to execution, ensuring quality standards.
• Develop automation scripts for testing environments and conduct performance analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Linux Debugging

Performance Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

Shell Scripting

OpenShift

OpenStack

Job description

Job Req ID: 24065

About Supermicro:

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology. With a robust portfolio of advanced computing solutions, Supermicro delivers industry-leading performance products for AI, cloud computing, enterprise IT, and Telco/Edge markets. Supermicro stands out for its end-to-end solutions, including servers, storage systems, networking products, and software, offering unmatched flexibility and scalability. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Supermicro operates globally with offices, manufacturing facilities, and R&D centers strategically located in Taiwan, the Netherlands and Malaysia to serve its diverse clientele. The company has over 6,000 employees worldwide and reported revenues exceeding $14 billion in the last fiscal year, with triple-digit year-over-year growth. Supermicro is committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering superior value by leveraging the latest in green computing technologies. With a mission to reduce the environmental impact of IT, Supermicro leads the industry in energy-efficient server and storage systems that optimize power consumption and minimize carbon footprints. The company's dedication to environmental stewardship aligns with its broader corporate social responsibility goals, including advancing green initiatives and supporting sustainable development globally.

Why This Role Matters:

The Manager, Solution Engineering plays a critical role in ensuring that our cutting-edge server and cloud technologies are rigorously tested through test planning, coordinating test projects, and executing throughout the testing project life cycle. This would include establishment of test environment, perform server level, rack level and cluster level hardware performance testing, review and analyze test logs, deploy clusters according to customer requirements (OS/software installation, OS/software configuration, network configuration, etc.).

This role offers the chance to collaborate with world-class teams, shape the future of server performance, and lead testing strategies that drive the success of Supermicro's products.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will:

• Lead Testing Projects: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of testing projects:including planning, coordinating, and executing, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and meet all quality requirements.


• Develop Automation Scripts: Create Python or Shell scripts to streamline the setup of testing environments for MLPerf, SPEC, and HPC testing environment to test server hardware.


• Analyze & Optimize Performance: Perform server configuration and system performance analysis.


• Deploy and Test Systems: Conduct functional and compatibility testing on various operating systems such as Linux, Unix, and Windows.
  
  Design, develop, and maintain benchmarking applications and tools for evaluating and measure the performance of AI/ML/HPC systems within OpenShift/OpenStack environments.


• Document Engineering Processes: Draft and maintain technical documentation including drawing/diagram. Write engineering documentation such as test -SOP, test procedures and design documents.


• Oversee On-Site Testing & Deployment: Lead on-site software deployment/customer acceptance verification test.
  
  Conduct comprehensive performance analysis, profiling, and optimization of AI/ML/HPC workloads on Openshift/OpenStack clusters.
  
  Install HPC/AI test environment and built HPC/AI cluster for customer. In house/onsite server testing and deployment, software deployment and network deployment.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for an experienced, results-driven leader who brings the following:

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Production Management) or equivalent work experience.


• Proven Leadership: 8+ years of experience in a production management or engineering role, preferably with experience in server rack integration, hardware/software testing, or related fields.


• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of server rack testing processes, hardware/software debugging, and cluster deployment, with at least 5+ years of Linux/networking debugging or testing experience.


• Advanced Knowledge of Systems: Deep experience with Intel/AMD-based servers, storage, HPC, and networking systems (8+ years).


• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Problem-Solving Skills: A proactive approach to identifying issues and resolving them, with a knack for making critical decisions under pressure. Solid understanding of quality control principles and experience implementing quality management systems.


• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

At Supermicro, where your ideas can transform industries. You'll have the opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI, ML, and HPC and be at the cutting edge of server and cloud infrastructure.If you're ready to make an impact, innovate, and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, apply today!

Salary Range

$137,000 - $151,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

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.