VP, Server System Engineering and Management (28114)

VP, Server System Engineering and Management (28114)

Location: San Jose, California, United States

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

Supermicro is seeking an accomplished and visionary VP, Server System Engineering and Management to join our Technology Enablement team in San Jose, CA. This role requires a rare combination of deep server hardware expertise, strategic business leadership, and the ability to guide high‑impact technology initiatives across the rapidly expanding IT and AI infrastructure markets. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying emerging opportunities, strengthening ecosystem partnerships, and leading a world‑class Technology Enablement organization.

Why This Role Matters

As AI, cloud, and high-performance computing markets accelerate, Supermicro’s leadership depends on the ability to deliver cutting‑edge, energy‑efficient server technologies at scale. This executive will help shape the technical direction, influence global partner strategies, and drive innovation in hardware‑accelerated computing. Your leadership will directly impact revenue growth, market expansion, and the success of Supermicro’s next generation of data center and AI solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a global Technology Enablement team, serving as both technical and business owner for strategic initiatives.
• Manage and strengthen complex partnerships with major technology ecosystem partners to deliver next‑generation Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS).
• Identify new technology trends, market opportunities, and customer use cases across AI/ML, deep learning, enterprise, telecom, edge, and cloud computing.
• Promote Supermicro’s energy‑efficient, green computing innovations worldwide, ensuring exceptional customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration and solve complex challenges with urgency and clarity.
• Apply deep expertise in server, storage, and data center technologies to guide product direction and partnership strategies.
• Represent Supermicro with strong executive presence and communication across internal teams, customers, and C‑level stakeholders.
• Travel as needed to support customer, partner, and industry engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 17+ years of experience in IT or semiconductor industries in roles such as product/program/project management, pre‑sales, alliance management, business development, or solution enablement preferred.
• Strong understanding of hardware acceleration, AI/ML workloads, HPC, and enterprise/cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and inspire high‑performing cross‑functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence C‑suite executives.
• A track record of driving results, navigating competitive landscapes, and winning strategic opportunities.
• High resilience, passion, and the drive to excel in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Salary Range

$270,000 - $288,000

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.