Service Engineer

Supermicro; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus and equity award programs

Job summary

Supermicro in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Service Engineer to perform fieldwork resolving server system issues at customer sites. The role demands exceptional troubleshooting abilities and a strong background in server products, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include diagnosing hardware problems, managing service tickets, and supporting customers in enterprise environments.

The salary range for this position is between $79,000 and $87,000, depending on experience and other factors. Candidates may also have access to benefits and bonus programs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in enterprise data center operations.
• 1+ years of troubleshooting and repairing servers.
• Familiarity with GPU platforms such as NVIDIA DGX.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite and remote troubleshooting of Supermicro systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues involving GPUs and CPUs.
• Manage and resolve service tickets using ticketing systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex systems

Technical aptitude with server products

Interpersonal skills

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Salesforce

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 Summary

Supermicro is seeking a Service Engineer that will be responsible for fieldwork at customer sites to resolve and repair server systems. The Service Engineer is a critical part of post-sales support and needs to demonstrate exceptional technical aptitude in working with server products in addition to excellent interpersonal skills. It requires the ability to support our Global Service network and help build a world-class field engineering organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

• Perform onsite and remote troubleshooting of complex Supermicro systems in enterprise data center environments
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues involving GPUs, CPUs, memory, NVMe, NICs, and interconnects
• Execute hardware diagnostics, system validation, and root cause analysis
• Coordinate RMA processes and spare parts logistics
• Manage and resolve service tickets using Salesforce or similar ticketing systems
• Support GPU platforms such as NVIDIA HGX/DGX-based systems
• Troubleshoot GPU-related issues (ECC errors, thermal throttling, driver mismatches)
• Coordinate RMA and spare parts logistics
• Collaborate with Technical Account Managers, Service Managers, and Project Managers to support assigned customer accounts
• Travel to customer data centers to support deployments, perform break‑fix activities, and train team members (up to 20%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience preferred
• 1+ years' experience in enterprise data center operations
• 1+ years' experience working with server, storage, compute and network hardware1+ years' experience troubleshooting and repairing servers and networking infrastructure
• 1+ years' experience in Inventory Management, and ordering, receiving and shipping server and network equipment

Physical Requirements

• Work is often performed in data center environment and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to lift to 30-50lbs. unassisted
• Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
• Available to work weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GPU platforms such as NVIDIA DGX or HGX architecture
• Strong Linux skills, including system navigation, package management, process management, and basic scripting
• Experience being on-call and ability to respond to critical events as needed
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Strong prioritization, communication, and time management skills

Salary Range

$79,000 - $87,000

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.