Test Engineer/OS Certification Engineer

Super Micro Computer Spain, S.L.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer in San Jose, CA seeks an OS Certification Engineer to run Linux certification suites across server platforms and validate hardware interoperability. The role involves validating images, drivers, firmware, and network components, with emphasis on logs, debugging, and automation of tests.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of OS certification or QA experience, a strong foundation in server architectures, Linux, BIOS/UEFI, and experience scripting in Python or Shell.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field.
• 1–3 years of experience in OS certification, Linux platform validation, or system QA testing.
• Good foundational knowledge of server architecture, Linux operating systems, BIOS/UEFI settings, device drivers, and hardware interfaces.
• Networking: configuring and diagnosing network interfaces, PXE boot, and core protocols.
• Experience writing or modifying automation scripts using Python or Shell.

Responsibilities

• OS Certification Execution: Run official Linux certification test suites on server platforms.
• Platform Validation: Validate system images, drivers, kernel patches, and firmware for hardware interoperability.
• Network & Driver Validation: Test server networking stacks, NICs, and protocol compatibility.
• Debugging & Log Analysis: Review system and kernel logs and coordinate findings with engineering teams.
• Automation Support: Use and maintain automated test scripts to streamline deployment and certification testing pipelines.

Skills

OS certification

Linux platform validation

System QA testing

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Python

Shell

Job description

Company: Super Micro Computer

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Supermicro is a leading provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for data center, cloud computing, enterprise IT, Hadoop, hyperscale, HPC and IoT/embedded customers worldwide.

Job Summary

We are looking for an OS Certification Engineer to execute operating system certification, compatibility testing, and compliance validation across enterprise server platforms and hardware components.

Key Responsibilities

• OS Certification Execution: Run official Linux certification test suites (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu certification) on server platforms.
• Platform Validation: Assist in validating system images, drivers, kernel patches, and firmware (BIOS/UEFI/BMC) for hardware interoperability.
• Network & Driver Validation: Test server-level networking stacks, interface cards, and protocol compatibility (TCP/IP, DHCP, PXE boot).
• Debugging & Log Analysis: Review system and kernel logs to identify certification failures, and coordinate findings with hardware and BIOS engineering teams.
• Automation Support: Use and maintain automated test scripts to streamline OS deployment and certification testing pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field.
• 1–3 years of experience in OS certification, Linux platform validation, or system QA testing.
• Good foundational knowledge of server architecture, Linux operating systems, BIOS/UEFI settings, device drivers, and hardware interfaces.
• Networking Skills: Solid understanding of configuring and diagnosing network interfaces, network boot processes (PXE), and core protocols.
• Experience writing or modifying automation scripts using Python or Shell.

Salary Range

$119,000 - $138,000. The salary offered will depend on several factors, including 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.