Sr. Data Analyst

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst to drive business process analysis, documentation, and optimization across strategic initiatives. The role requires a self-starter who can work with limited structure, conduct stakeholder interviews, and develop clear workflows and documentation from minimal processes.

The ideal candidate will balance business and technical aptitude, analyze operations and partnerships, and deliver actionable insights to support decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience driving business value through analysis, insights, and process optimization.
• Experience in technology, hardware, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong ability to engage stakeholders and document workflows clearly.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin/Cantonese a plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficient with MS Office and Smartsheet; technical writing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with business teams to evaluate, document, and structure undefined or inefficient processes.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and data analysis to produce usable business documentation.
• Analyze operations, vendor engagements, and partnerships to support strategic decisions.
• Contribute to comprehensive documentation for cross-functional initiatives.
• Build insights from limited data and stakeholder input to drive recommendations.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to align needs with system capabilities.
• Document findings using MS Office, Smartsheet, and related tools.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Business analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

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 seeking a Sr. Data Analyst to drive business process analysis, documentation, and optimization across various strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can work with limited structure, engages take holders, and develop clear workflows and business documentation from unstructured or non-existent processes. The Sr. Data Analyst must possess both business and technical aptitude, demonstrating the ability to analyze operations, provide insights, and support decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Work with business teams to evaluate, document, and structure workflows where processes are undefined or inefficient
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and data analysis to create usable business documentation that drives operational improvements
• Analyze business operations, vendor engagements, and third-party partnerships to support strategic decision-making
• Contribute to full and partial business process documentation for cross-functional initiatives
• Build insights from limited data, leveraging stakeholder input to develop meaningful recommendations
• Work on multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery of quality insights in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to align business needs with system capabilities
• Utilize tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Smartsheet, and other business analysis tools to document and present findings
• Support business process transformation efforts, identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimization

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in business analysis, demonstrating how analysis contributed to business value, insights and process optimization
• Experience working in similar industries to Supermicro (technology, hardware, or manufacturing)
• Strong ability to engage stakeholders, ask the right questions, and construct meaningful business documentation
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking). Mandarin and Cantonese are a plus
• Ability to work in cross-functional environments and adapt to evolving business needs
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in organizations undergoing business process transformation
• Experience with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with Smartsheet
• Technical writing experience is a plus

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical and structured thinker who can drive clarity and process improvement in a fast-moving organization. If you are passionate about business analysis and operational transformation, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $190,000

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.