Sr. Director, Switch Software Product Management

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 261,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & equity program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Senior Director of Networking Switch Software Product Management to own the SONiC-based switch software roadmap and lead industry forums. You will engage with customers to capture needs, drive executive-level updates, and align software strategy with data center offerings.

The role requires leading a team of product managers and collaborating across engineering, sales, and marketing to deliver differentiated SONiC solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in networking switch software product management with SONiC knowledge.
• Proven track record leading SONiC roadmaps and differentiating products.
• Demonstrated ability to lead industry forums and influence open-source standards.
• Strong customer engagement and executive briefing skills.
• Excellent leadership and strategic thinking with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Groom, own, and evolve the SONiC-based networking switch software roadmap.
• Lead industry forums and external representation for SONiC solutions.
• Engage with key customers to guide requirements and provide strategic guidance.
• Lead a team of Product Managers and engineers focused on networking switch software.

Skills

Leadership

Customer engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team management

Executive briefing

Networking expertise

SONiC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

SONiC NOS

Automation frameworks

SDN

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

As Senior Director of Networking Switch Software Product Management at Supermicro, you will own and groom the end-to-end SONiC-based Switch software roadmap, lead industry forums to promote Supermicro's SONiC networking switch software position, and create differentiated product strategies that set us apart from the competition. You will proactively engage with customers to capture emerging needs for networking switch software, drive follow-up, and deliver executive-level updates and briefing meetings that strengthen strategic relationships. This role serves as the bridge between customer requirements, SONiC technical innovation, and business growth, ensuring Supermicro delivers cutting-edge networking switch software that powers next-generation data center infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Product Leadership & Roadmap Ownership

• Groom, own, and evolve the SONiC-based networking switch software roadmap, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer demands, and Supermicro's long-term vision for high-performance Layer 2/3 switching, routing, and data center fabrics.
• Develop and execute differentiated roadmaps for networking switch software that clearly position Supermicro ahead of competitors through unique SONiC features, performance advantages, automation capabilities, and ecosystem integration.
• Translate customer pain points and industry requirements into actionable networking switch software specifications, features, and priorities.

Industry Leadership & External Representation

• Lead Supermicro's participation and influence in key SONiC industry forums, open-source communities, standards bodies, and consortia to promote Supermicro's networking switch software position and shape future industry direction.
• Act as a thought leader and advocate for Supermicro's SONiC networking switch software solutions both internally and externally.

Customer Engagement & Strategic Partnership

• Proactively engage with key customers to understand evolving needs for networking switch software, provide technical and strategic guidance on SONiC implementations, and ensure timely follow-up on requirements and feedback.
• Deliver executive updates and executive briefing meetings with customers and senior stakeholders to communicate SONiC product vision, networking switch software roadmap progress, and value propositions.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Product Managers and technical contributors focused on networking switch software, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, solutions engineering, sales, marketing, and business units to align SONiC networking switch software strategy with execution and go-to-market plans.
• Convey market, customer, and competitive insights back to engineering and executive leadership to influence future hardware/software co-design and product development for Supermicro's networking switch portfolio.

Technical Strategy & Innovation

• Maintain deep expertise in networking switch software technologies, including SONiC NOS, Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, SDN, automation frameworks, and large-scale data center architectures.
• Identify and drive innovation opportunities in SONiC-based network automation, assurance, and software-defined infrastructure to deliver measurable business value in networking switch software.

Operational Excellence & Business Impact

• Establish clear product goals, success metrics, and prioritization frameworks to ensure on-time delivery of networking switch software releases and maximum market impact.
• Analyze competitive landscape, cost implications, risks, and business outcomes to support data-driven decision making for SONiC networking switch software initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in networking switch software product management, with deep knowledge of SONiC, network switches, routing protocols, SDN, automation, and large-scale data center infrastructure deployments.
• Proven track record leading SONiC or equivalent networking switch software roadmaps and successfully differentiating products in highly competitive markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead SONiC industry forums, influence open-source standards, and represent a company at the executive level.
• Strong customer engagement skills with experience conducting executive briefings and translating complex networking switch software concepts into business value.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Desirable Attributes

• Thought leadership and active contributions to the SONiC open-source community and networking industry organizations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to link SONiC networking switch software roadmaps to revenue growth and competitive advantage.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.
• Experience with large-scale SONiC deployments in hyperscale/cloud customer environments.

This role is critical for Supermicro to maintain technology leadership in SONiC-based networking switch software, deliver differentiated solutions that exceed customer expectations, and drive sustained business growth in the data center market.

Salary Range

$261,000 - $300,000

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.