Sr. Network Engineer

Job Req ID: 29764
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 seeking an experienced Sr. Network Engineer to lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of high-performance networking solutions for next-generation AI factories, data centers, and enterprise environments. This role bridges advanced network engineering with cutting-edge AI infrastructure, requiring deep expertise in NVIDIA Spectrum switches, InfiniBand, and end-to-end AI factory reference architectures .

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for building, configuring, and troubleshooting complex multi-vendor network fabrics. You will work directly with cross-functional teams, customers, and field engineers to support internal validation labs and execute high-impact Proof of Concept (POC) demonstrations.

Note: This position requires up to 25% travel to customer sites, partner locations, and deployment facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and deploy advanced data center networking solutions utilizing NVIDIA Spectrum Ethernet switches and InfiniBand fabric architectures .
• Lead the network integration and optimization for AI factory reference architectures , ensuring ultra-low latency, high throughput, and lossless transport for large-scale GPU clusters.
• Manage, maintain, and support hands-on internal labs and customer-facing Proof of Concept (POC) environments.
• Perform rigorous testing, validation, interoperability testing, and performance tuning of complex routing, switching, and fabric topologies.
• Collaborate closely with systems architects, hardware engineering, software/DevOps teams, and Field Application Engineers (FAEs) to troubleshoot and resolve advanced networking issues.
• Develop comprehensive engineering documentation, including network diagrams, deployment guides, configuration templates, and troubleshooting playbooks.
• Provide technical leadership and expert-level guidance during customer deployments, integrations, and escalations.
• Stay current with emerging networking standards, routing protocols, and high-performance computing (HPC) interconnect technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise or data center network engineering, architecture, and design.
• Professional-level industry certifications (such as Cisco CCNP or CCIE , or equivalent advanced vendor certifications in networking/fabric design).
• Deep, hands-on configuration and troubleshooting experience with NVIDIA Spectrum switches , InfiniBand architecture , and high-speed Ethernet fabrics.
• Solid working knowledge of AI factory reference architectures , RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, and data center fabric designs.
• Proven hands-on experience building, supporting, and running complex lab environments and customer Proof of Concept (POC) setups.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Ansible) for network provisioning and management is a strong plus.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for customer sites, POC deployments, and technical syncs.

Salary Range

$160,000 - $170,000

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.

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.