Principal Software Engineer - Switch Design

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer - Switch Design to work on web-based applications for business process automation. This is a key role that will expand your knowledge in programming and firmware development for switch platforms.

The position requires 15+ years in networking switch development, strong C/C++ and Python skills, Linux experience, and deep knowledge of EVPN VXLAN, BGP/OSPF, and switch hardware like Broadcom XGS. Excellent teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline is preferred; Master’s degree is a plus
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in networking switch products development or other similar technical position
• Experience with Linux or other networking operating systems
• Programming experience with C/C++ and Python
• Strong grounding in data structures and algorithms
• In-depth understanding of packet forwarding, OS internals, algorithms, and computer architecture
• Experience with SONiC, ONL and network protocols such as EVPN VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, IGMP, PIM, VLAN
• Hands-on experience with switching chips (Broadcom XGS)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in cross-functional teams
• Adaptability, problem-solving and continuous learning in fast-paced software environment

Responsibilities

• Adopt existing firmware code and work on new switch hardware platforms
• Develop and implement low-level software that directly interacts with switch hardware
• Debug and optimize firmware for performance and stability
• Create and maintain documentation for firmware and processes
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and software teams for seamless integration
• Perform code reviews and follow firmware development best practices
• Troubleshoot firmware issues across different switch configurations
• Monitor progress across the feature area
• Work with HW, FW and SW teams to resolve technical issues
• Coordinate with Product Management to define remote management strategy

Skills

C/C++

Python

DS & Algorithms

Networking concepts

Linux

EVPN VXLAN

BGP/OSPF

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

SONiC

ONL

Broadcom XGS

Git

Job description

About Supermicro

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 the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Req ID: 27967

About Supermicro

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 the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced and exceptional Principal Software Engineer - Switch Design to work on web-based applications for business process automation. This is a key role that will give you the opportunity to expand your existing knowledge in programming.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Adopting existing firmware code and work on new or different switch hardware platforms.
• Developing and implementing low-level software that directly interacts with switch hardware platforms.
• Debugging and optimizing ported F/W to ensure proper functionality/performance/stability on the platforms.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for ported F/W and related process.
• Collaborating with hardware engineers and other software teams to ensure seamless integration of ported F/W.
• Performing code reviews and adhering to F/W development best practices.
• Troubleshooting F/W issue cross different switch hardware configuration.
• Monitor progress across the group’s responsibility for the feature area
• Work across different HW, FW and SW departments/groups to identify and resolve technical issues
• Co-work with peer SW & HW Product Management teams, designers and other development team to define our product strategy around remote management
• Perform other tasks as needed within the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline is preferred; Master’s degree is a plus
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in networking switch products development or other similar technical position
• Experience working with Linux or other like networking operating systems
• Programming experience with C/C++ and Python
• Strong grounding in data structures and algorithms
• In-depth understanding of packet forwarding, operating systems internals, algorithms, and computer architecture
• Experience working on network operating system like SONiC, ONL is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with network protocols, including EVPN VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, IGMP, PIM, and Layer 2 networking concepts (VLAN, STP, ERPS) is preferred.
• Experience working with switching chips (Ex: Broadcom XGS)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience in working with cross functional teams
• Demonstrate adaptability, strong problem-solving abilities, effective collaboration, and a passion for continuous learning in a fast-paced software environment

Salary Range

$240,000 - $270,000

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.