Principal Software Engineer - Switch Design

Super Micro Computer Spain, S.L.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer in San Jose, California seeks a Principal Software Engineer - Switch Design to build web-based applications for business process automation and to deepen hardware-software integration.

You will port and develop firmware for switch platforms, debug and optimize firmware, document ported firmware, collaborate with HW and SW teams, and help define product strategy around remote management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in networking switch products development.
• Experience with Linux or similar 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 architecture.
• Experience with SONiC/ONL is preferred; EVPN VXLAN, BGP, OSPF familiarity is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Adopt existing firmware code and work on switch hardware platforms.
• Develop and implement low-level software interacting with switch hardware.
• Debug and optimize firmware for performance and stability.
• Create and maintain documentation for ported firmware and processes.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure integration.
• Perform code reviews and adhere to firmware development best practices.
• Troubleshoot firmware issues across different switch configurations.
• Coordinate across HW, FW, and SW departments to resolve issues.
• Contribute to product strategy around remote management.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Networking concepts

Data structures

Algorithms

Linux

EVPN VXLAN

BGP

OS internals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

SONiC

ONL

Broadcom XGS

Job description

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Company: Super Micro Computer

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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