Super Micro Computer, Inc

System Validation Engineer

Super Micro Computer, Inc$90K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience in systems or firmware validation, preferably in data centers.
  • Hands-on experience with BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and BIOS validation.
  • Experience in supporting enterprise customers with complex technical issues.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site support (25%-30% travel).
  • Familiarity with test planning, defect tracking, and validation methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Python and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

  • Perform system-level validation and testing of IPMI, Redfish, BIOS, and related tools.
  • Provide technical support by conducting root cause analysis and timely resolution.
  • Support on-site deployment at customer data centers, which may involve travel.
  • Lead failure analysis for critical issues and document findings in 8D reports.
  • Create and maintain test plans, procedures, and evaluation reports.
  • Participate in meetings to provide updates and recommendations on technical issues.
  • Collaborate with global teams to ensure continuous validation and prompt responses across projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Potential eligibility for bonus and equity award programs.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 30084

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.
  • Travel is required (25%- 30%)


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

$90,000 - $115,000

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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