Sr. Application Engineer

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Application Engineer to apply in-depth knowledge of X86 server and networking solutions, focusing on switch products and enterprise customer support.

You will provide technical guidance, promote optimized networking solutions, and interface with management levels to resolve issues. The role requires a strong technical background in networking switches, with exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive quality improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of hardware validation experience.
• Experience with server components and architectures.
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Validate motherboard, system, and server components.
• Perform function, compatibility, performance, stress, and reliability testing.
• Log hardware/software quality issues in bug tracking systems.
• Document and analyze test data; maintain validation test plans.
• Contribute to development of test utilities and automate test scripts.
• Support internal and external quality issue resolution.

Skills

Computer architecture

Linux

Windows

Networking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Benchmarking

Test automation

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Location: San Jose, California, United States

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 looking for a talented and passionate Sr. Application Engineer who has in-depth knowledge in X86 server and networking solutions, especially in switch products. You will be responsible for providing technical support to our enterprise customers, promoting internal switch products to provide optimized customer's networking solution. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background in networking switch products as well as exceptional communication skill -- ability to interface with all levels of management staff in a professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform motherboard, system, and other server component validation testing.
• Conduct functionality testing, compatibility testing, performance testing, stress and reliability testing.
• Report hardware and software quality issues into bug tracking systems.
• Document and analyze test data.
• Maintain and improve validation test plans and test instructions.
• Contribute to the development of test utilities and test script automation.
• Support internal and external quality issues and drive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 8+ years of working experience in a hardware validation environment.
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture.
• Familiar with Linux, Windows, and networking.
• Strong sense of teamwork; a good team player with strong communication skills in both speaking and writing.
• Knowledge and experience of server performance benchmarks and tuning is a plus.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $145,000

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.