Super Micro Computer, Inc

System Validation Engineer

Super Micro Computer, Inc$100K — $120K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 3+ years experience in systems validation, firmware validation, or technical support, preferably in data center or server industry.
  • Hands-on experience with BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and BIOS validation.
  • Proven ability to support enterprise customers and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site customer support as needed.
  • Strong understanding of validation methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking processes.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and shell scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform system-level validation and testing of IPMI, Redfish, BIOS, firmware, and software tools for customers.
  • Provide technical support for customer issues, conducting root cause analysis and facilitating resolution.
  • Support on-site deployment and validation activities at customer data centers, traveling as necessary.
  • Lead failure analysis for critical issues, preparing 8D reports with documented root causes and corrective actions.
  • Create and maintain test plans, procedures, evaluation reports, and dashboards for customer status updates.
  • Participate in issue review meetings, offering technical updates and recommendations.
  • Collaborate globally to ensure continuous validation coverage for high-priority projects across time zones.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel to customer sites for direct support and onsite deployments.
  • Engagement with strategic customers, enhancing professional experience and industry exposure.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams on critical technical issues.
  • Involvement in improving validation processes and support efficiency.
  • Gain experience with advanced validation tools and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 29635

Job Summary:

Supermicro is seeking an experienced System Validation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing system-level validation, troubleshooting, and technical support to strategic customers, including on-site support when required.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployments, drive root cause analysis, 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 validation and testing of IPMI, Redfish, BIOS, firmware, and software tools for strategic customers, including functional, stress, regression, and automation testing.
  • 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, test procedures, 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 validation coverage and timely response for high-priority projects across time zones.
  • Enforce system and software quality standards while identifying opportunities to improve validation processes and support efficiency.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in systems validation, firmware validation, or technical support, preferably with data center or server industry experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and BIOS validation, along with system-level troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience supporting enterprise customers and handling complex technical issues.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages, including Python and shell scripting, is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with networking, switch validation, or rack-level integration is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • 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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