Sr. Software Engineer - Switch Design

Supermicro; California, San Jose (MO, CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Software Engineer specializing in Switch Design. This dynamic role involves developing low-level software for switch hardware, ensuring optimal performance and stability. The ideal candidate will showcase strong networking knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact cutting-edge technologies in data center and cloud computing solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a rapidly expanding environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in networking switch products development.
• Strong technical comprehension of networking switch technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing low-level software for switch hardware.
• Collaborating with hardware engineers for seamless integration.
• Driving the definition and planning for switch products.

Skills

Networking Switch Technology

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Program Management

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Management

Job description

Job Req ID: 26087

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:

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is currently seeking a highly experience Sr. Software Engineer - Switch Design. The candidate will be responsible for promoting switch products, program manage and work with development and testing teams to features.

This position requires working knowledge on networking and switch products, analytical thinking, business acumen, leadership, program management teamwork, attention to details, and creativity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• 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


• Perform other tasks as needed within the business


• Drive the definition, planning and feature prioritization for switch products


• Support and grow relations with Enterprise and Datacenter customers using technical presentations


• Co-work with peer SW & HW Product Management teams, designers and other development team to define our product strategy around remote management


• Establish and manage a schedule to activities, milestones and deliverable for our products


• Work with Sales and marketing to develop and maintain a customer / partner product promotion program


• Evangelize and work with 3rd party partners / customers in developing switch products acting as the primary point of contact


• Perform other tasks as needed within the business

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline is preferred; Master's degree in management is a plus


• A minimum of 8years of experience in networking switch products development or management, or other similar technical position


• Demonstrated experience in managing support questions around Workload Management


• Strong technical comprehension of networking switch technology


• Experience in building switch products


• Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills


• Demonstrated ability to manage terms of peers across a functional team


• Ability to multi-task against disparate project and timelines to provide comprehensive support and completion to all the moving parts of each project


• Strong technical, people and organizational skills


• Comfortable with architecting solutions along with Fellows and Architectures from Tier 1 organizations across the Globe.


• It's a nice attribute if you have capabilities to contribute and work with Industry Standards body such as DMTF and influence decisions behalf of Supermicro


• Ability to proactively identify upcoming risks, issues and bottlenecks

Salary Range

$140,000 - $182,000

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.