Super Micro Computer, Inc

Hardware Validation Engineer

Super Micro Computer, Inc$98K — $116K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 2-4 years of experience in hardware validation or server testing.
  • Familiarity with server hardware architecture and Linux operating environments.
  • Basic understanding of data center networking, including TCP/IP and VLANs.
  • Knowledge of scripting (Python or Bash) for automation.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with lab operations, manage inventory and track server systems.
  • Assemble server prototypes and conduct hardware and reliability tests.
  • Configure top-of-rack switches, VLANs, and management networks.
  • Diagnose server hardware failures and network connectivity issues.
  • Document layouts, wiring, configurations, and test logs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package included.
  • Possibility of participation in bonus and equity award programs.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 29124

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Hardware Validation Engineer to support lab operations, set up server and rack-level validation environments, assemble prototypes, and run hardware/software development tests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lab & Server Support: Assist with day-to-day lab operations, managing inventory, and tracking server systems, chassis, and components.
  • System Assembly & Testing: Assemble server prototypes, install components, and execute basic hardware, functional, and reliability testing.
  • Data Center Networking Setup: Configure top-of-rack (ToR) switches, VLANs, IPMI/BMC management networks, and IP assignments for test setups.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose basic server hardware failures, component conflicts, and network connectivity issues.
  • Documentation: Document lab layouts, wiring topologies, system configurations, and test logs.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 2-4 years of experience in a hardware validation lab, server testing, or hands-on IT/infrastructure environment.
  • Familiarity with server hardware architecture, Linux operating environments, components (CPUs, GPUs, memory), and debugging tools.
  • Networking Skills: Basic understanding of data center networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet switches, VLANs, and IPMI/out-of-band management.
  • Scripting knowledge (Python or Bash) for automating basic test setups and system deployments.


Salary Range

$98,000 - $116,000

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.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells server solutions based on modular and open architecture. The company offers a range of server, storage, and networking solutions, as well as application-optimized software. Super Micro Computer's products are used in data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, big data, high performance computing, and embedded systems. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Super Micro Computer, Inc
Size
4,155 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$88.5 million
5 Year Trend
+15.9%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
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