Super Micro Computer, Inc

Sr. Software Engineer - System Validation

Super Micro Computer, Inc$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years in software engineering, systems deployment, automation, or technical support, ideally in data centers or servers.
  • Proven experience in data center operations, server deployment, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Solid understanding of networking, server hardware, virtualization, and operating systems (Linux/Windows).
  • Effective in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site customer support.

Responsibilities

  • Perform software validation, deployment, and testing for strategic customers.
  • Provide technical support by conducting root cause analysis and ensuring resolution.
  • Support on-site deployment and validation activities at customer data centers.
  • Lead failure analysis for critical issues and document results in 8D reports.
  • Create and maintain test plans, deployment procedures, and evaluation reports.
  • Participate in issue review meetings and provide technical updates.
  • Support global collaboration for high-priority projects across time zones.
  • Enforce quality standards and identify improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Flexible work hours and an innovative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 29641

Job Summary:

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing software-level support, automation, deployment, and technical troubleshooting for strategic customers, including on-site support when required.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth server and data center deployments, drive root cause analysis for software and system issues, and deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
  • Perform system-level software validation, deployment, and testing for strategic customers, including functional, stress, regression, and automation scripting for server environments.
  • Provide technical support for strategic customer issues by performing root cause analysis, driving resolution, and ensuring clear internal coordination and timely communication.
  • Support on-site deployment and validation activities at customer data centers, requiring travel to customer sites as needed.
  • Lead or participate in failure analysis for critical issues and prepare 8D reports, clearly documenting root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, deployment procedures, automation scripts, evaluation reports, and customer status dashboards.
  • Participate in customer and internal issue review meetings, providing technical updates and recommendations.
  • Support global team collaboration to maintain continuous coverage and timely response for high-priority projects across time zones.
  • Enforce software and system quality standards while identifying opportunities to improve deployment processes, automation, and support efficiency.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering, systems deployment, automation, or technical support, preferably with data center or server industry experience.
  • Proven experience in data center operations, server deployment, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
  • Solid understanding of networking, server hardware, virtualization, and operating systems (Linux/Windows).
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or on-call support.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for on-site customer support when required.
  • Experience with on-site deployment support or customer data center environments is highly desirable.
  • Solid understanding of validation methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking processes.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.


Salary Range

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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