Test Engineer/OS Certification Engineer

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking an OS Certification Engineer to execute operating system certification and compatibility testing across enterprise server platforms. This role involves running official Linux certification tests, validating system images, and ensuring interoperability of hardware components.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Knowledge in server architecture, Linux operating systems, and network configurations is essential. Company offers opportunities for passionate engineers in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in OS certification, Linux platform validation, or system QA testing.
• Good foundational knowledge of server architecture and Linux operating systems.
• Experience writing or modifying automation scripts.

Responsibilities

• Run official Linux certification test suites on server platforms.
• Assist in validating system images and drivers for hardware interoperability.
• Test server-level networking stacks and interface cards.

Skills

OS certification execution

Platform validation

Networking skills

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Linux

Python

Shell

Job description

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

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Key Requirements

• 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.

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.