Staff Software Engineer

Job Req ID: 28786About 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 SummarySupermicro is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with exceptional networking software development experience to join our rapidly growing switch department. In this role, you will be involved in the design, development, and testing of switching software products. This position will be based at our headquarters in San Jose, CA.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Networking Software Design & Development: End-to-end ownership of one or more apps in the Super Fabric Manager (SFM) software. Understand and translate requirements into functional specs, design, implement, and review software. Present and discuss design decisions clearly in team meetings.Collaboration & mentoring: Collaborate with technical leads and product managers to meet project goals. Mentor teammates on best practices and architecture. Actively join team discussions, share feedback, and use strong verbal skills to drive collaboration and clarity.Software Testing Automation: Build tools and scripts for continuous development and integration (CD/CI), software automation for the white box and black box testing, validate problem descriptions, perform detailed diagnostics, and resolve issues quickly.Documentation & Communication: Ensure comprehensive documentation, create user guides and write up methodologies. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing.Customer Focus: Collaborate with internal customers (testing/Lab team as well as IT, Rack teams) and resolve technical issues. Use excellent verbal and interpersonal skills to understand customer needs and explain solutions.Process Improvements: Take initiative to recommend and implement process improvements. Share ideas and lessons learned with the team in meetings and retrospectives.Software Ecosystem: Build robust, secure, and scalable network solutions. Collaborate with security teams as needed.Qualification:Education: Bachelor’s degree in electronics or computer engineering or equivalent experience.Technical:A minimum of 12 years of extensive hands-on experience in networking software development.Deep expertise in the data center networking with SONiC OS or similar. Hands-on design and development experience in the Intent-based DC Controller or Network Observability & Automation software.Experienced in design and development for the AI networking use cases: build & deploy backend, frontend, storage and HPC fabrics, fabric observability, fabric automation & troubleshooting. Preferred: Agentic AI development experience preferred.Full stack development. Software Stack: node.js, next.js, JavaScript, go.Communication and Teamwork:Clear and effective verbal and written communicationActive participation in team meetings and discussions. Ability to receive and give constructive feedbackCollaborative approach to problem-solving in cross-functional teamsSalary Range$170,000 - $200,000 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 StatementSupermicro 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.