System Engineer

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro, based in San Jose, is seeking a System Engineer to lead the technical collateral development of in-house multi-node server system products and to define and implement the latest data center and storage technologies. You will create proof of concepts and technical feature papers for industry events, and serve as a subject matter expert for benchmarks in networking, storage, and virtualization.

The role involves working with product managers and engineers through the product lifecycle,

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise storage benchmarks.
• Ability to define benchmarks using Vdbench, FIO.
• Knowledge of data center technologies and server hardware.

Responsibilities

• Work with product managers, system engineers and production to manage the product life cycle (from design to EOL phase).
• Define and develop application benchmarks based on enterprise storage requirements and generic server architecture (Vdbench, FIO, RDMA, NVMe).
• Execute benchmark testing and build proof of concepts based on latest data center technologies and Supermicro server products.
• Apply components knowledge such as CPU, DRAM, flash-based storage, and motherboard to develop embedded system products and solutions.
• Research new technologies and propose new Proof of Concepts.
• Collaborate with sales/FAE and customers to provide optimal solution and technical support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Benchmark development

Tools

Vdbench

FIO

RDMA

NVDIMM

NVMe

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:

High-performance server product team in Supermicro is seeking talented System Engineer who can lead the technical collateral development of in-house multi-node server system products. This individual will have the opportunity to define and implement latest data center and storage technologies, and to create proof of concepts and technical feature paper presentations to differentiate Supermicro product through online and at various industry events. This individual will also be the go-to person for product managers and system engineers to be the subject of matter expert in application benchmarks specifically in networking, storage, and virtualization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Work with product managers, system engineers and production to manage the product life cycle (from design to EOL phase), and help production to solve any system level issues
• Define and develop application benchmarks based on enterprise storage requirements and generic server architecture, key examples include Vdbench, FIO, RDMA, flashed based storage (NVDIMM, and NVMe)
• Execute benchmark testing and build proof of concepts based on latest data center technologies and Supermicro server products such as the Supermicro SuperServers
• Apply various component knowledge such as CPU, DRAM, flash-based storage, and motherboard to develop and integrate embedded system products and solutions
• Proactively engage in learning and researching new technologies and products to propose new Proof of Concepts
• Work with sales/FAE and customers to provide optimal solution and technical support

Qualifications:

• Highly detail-oriented and dedicated, with a strong passion for troubleshooting and resolving complex server hardware and software issues.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $100,000

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.

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