Staff Software Engineer - Network Triage and Test Automation

Super Micro Computer Spain, S.L.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer – Network Triage and Test Automation to promote switch products, program‑manage, and collaborate with development and testing teams to deliver features.

This role demands strong networking knowledge, analytical thinking, leadership, and program‑management skills in a fast-paced setting. The candidate will design and implement solutions leveraging SONiC, interface with hardware, and drive scalable testing and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of network engineering experience focusing on testing and validation.
• Deep knowledge of networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, MPLS.
• Programming experience with Python and other scripting languages.
• Experience with traffic-generator tools (Keysight, IXIA, Spirent) to characterize scale and performance.
• Strong skills in packet decoding and analyzing sniffer traces.
• Experience with SONiC, ONL and other open network operating systems.
• Hands-on Linux networking (iptables, tc, ovs) and open routing stacks (FRR).
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP).
• Working knowledge of Layer 2 technologies (VLAN, STP, QinQ, TRILL, LLDP, LAG, MCLAG, LACP, ESI).
• Hands-on with OpenFlow, OpenConfig.
• Experience with data-plane ASICs (Broadcom XGS/DNX, Marvell).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development and production support in a fast-paced environment.
• Design, develop and deploy software solutions using SONiC interfacing with hardware.
• Create platform adaptation layers for SONiC and hardware (ASICs, BMC, etc.).
• Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize hardware–software interactions.
• Write and optimize code for critical system modules, drivers and APIs.
• Design interfaces between SONiC and management/telemetry modules.
• Drive resource optimization, power efficiency, and platform stability.
• Lead code reviews and drive timely, high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Networking protocols

Python scripting

Traffic generators

Linux networking

SONiC experience

OpenFlow/OpenConfig

Tools

Keysight

IXIA

Spirent

Job description

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (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. It is the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms.

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Job Summary

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is currently seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer – Network Triage and Test Automation. The candidate will promote switch products, program‑manage, and collaborate with development and testing teams to deliver features. This position requires knowledge of networking and switch products, analytical thinking, business acumen, leadership, and program‑management teamwork.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• You will be part of a fast‑paced work environment and responsible for end‑to‑end product development and production support.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions leveraging SONiC to interface with hardware infrastructure and platform‑level components.
• Develop and maintain platform adaptation layers for seamless integration between SONiC and underlying hardware (e.g., ASICs, BMC, and other platform elements).
• Collaborate with hardware teams to enable optimal hardware‑software interactions and expose hardware capabilities through SONiC interfaces.
• Write, review, and optimize code for critical system modules, drivers, and APIs supporting high‑performance data planes and control planes.
• Design robust interfaces between SONiC and platform‑specific management/control modules (e.g., telemetry, diagnostics, and security components).
• Lead efforts to optimize resource utilization, power efficiency, and operational stability of the network platform.
• Drive code reviews, technical discussions, and issue resolution to ensure timely and quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of strong network engineering experience with a focus on testing and validation.
• In‑depth understanding of networking protocols and technologies (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, MPLS, etc.).
• Programming experience with Python and other scripting languages.
• Experience with traffic‑generator tools such as Keysight, IXIA, Spirent, and others to characterize scale and performance.
• Strong skills in packet decoding, reading pcap files, and analyzing sniffer traces.
• Experience working with open network operating systems, like SONiC, ONL, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux networking (iptables, tc, ovs, etc.) and open routing stacks, e.g., FRR.
• Strong competence and expert‑level knowledge of routing protocols, e.g., BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP, etc.
• Working knowledge of Layer 2 technologies such as VLAN, STP, QinQ, TRILL, LLDP, LAG, MCLAG, LACP, ESI, multicast.
• Hands‑on experience with OpenFlow, OpenConfig.
• Experience with data‑plane ASICs, e.g., Broadcom XGS/DNX, Marvell, etc.

Salary Range

$200,000 - $255,000. The salary offered will depend on location, level, education, experience and comparison to other employees. A comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for bonus and equity awards may be provided.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in its 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.