Staff Software Engineer - Network Triage and Test Automation

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro in Wayne, California, is looking for a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer focusing on Network Triage and Test Automation. The candidate will lead the design and development of software solutions that optimize network infrastructure and ensure seamless integration with hardware components.

Applicants should possess over 12 years of network engineering experience, programming skills in Python, and a strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies. The salary range for this role is between $200,000 and $255,000.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of strong network engineering experience focused on testing and validation.
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols and technologies.
• Expertise in programming with Python and experience with various traffic generators.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of software solutions for network products.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for optimal hardware-software interactions.
• Write, review, and optimize code for critical system modules.

Skills

Network engineering experience

Networking protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Programming in Python

Experience with traffic generators

Packet decoding and sniffer analysis

Linux networking

Routing protocols expertise

Layer 2 technologies knowledge

Experience with OpenFlow and OpenConfig

Job description

Job Req ID: 26075

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 experienced Staff Software Engineer - Network Triage and Test Automation. 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

• 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 Keysight, IXIA, Spirent, and other traffic generators to characterize the 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, s.a. FRR (previously Quagga, Zebra).
• Strong competence and expert-level hands‑on knowledge of routing protocols, s.a. BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP, …
• Working knowledge of Layer 2 technologies s.a VLAN, STP, QinQ, TRILL, LLDP, LAG, MCLAG, LACP, ESI, Multicast.
• Hands‑on experience with OpenFlow, OpenConfig.
• Experience working with data plane features with Switching ASIC's like Broadcom XGS/DNX, Marvell etc.

Salary Range

$200,000 - $255,000

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.