Sr. Network Validation Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 135,000.00 - 159,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Apache Hadoop
Big Data
IoT
Embedded Systems
TCP/IP
Network
Demonstrations
Product Demonstration
Gap Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Storage
Competitor Analysis
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Project Management
Computer Networking
Switches
IT Infrastructure
Ethernet
HPC
Cloud Computing
Virtualization
Linux
Operating Systems
Web Applications
Product Management
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Arista
Juniper
Teamwork
Communication
Collaboration
Quick Learner
Training
Forms

Job Details

Job Req ID: 27200

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 looking for a passionate senior network validation engineer in our San Jose office to join our Ethernet switching product management team. In this role, you would be working in depth with network switching configuration and deployment, supporting both internal and external customers. You'll be working with the latest configuration elements for AI and Storage fabrics including all aspects from physical connectivity on up through TCP/IP configurations on various network topologies. Your expertise will enable internal and external customers to understand the true power of our Ethernet switching product line, driving the adoption and satisfaction that are critical for Supermicro and customer success. You will work with cutting-edge technology, providing expert guidance on AI cluster networking.

This role supports internal lab and rack teams, outward facing field teams, partners, and key customers by running many new technologies and topologies through the processes of stable system setups. For developing best practices, other industry provider reviews, and demo environments. Responsibilities include product performance during evaluations, competitive and technical gap analysis, and aiding product management in identifying innovations. This critical position offers significant impact potential.

The ideal candidate would be able to collaborate with many adjacent internal teams, in providing expert guidance and sharing networking knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
Helping on short turnaround setups with the latest AI and storage server products
Documenting needed deep hands on steps and lessons learned in best practice setup between the switch product line and those elements connecting.
Work with engineering in identifying product gaps based on competitive analysis and work with the PM to drive enhancements to bridge them
Be the domain authority on Supermicro products to help Field Applications Engineers with information on a wide swath of questions
Document technical concepts to ensure our products are well understood and utilized to the greatest extent possible
Setup and maintain a general purpose networking lab including test harness, competitive products, automation environment, etc.

Qualifications:
8+ years of deep hands on network switching knowledge and experience in a IT infrastructure technology preferred (Ethernet, NICs, accelerators/GPUs, HPC, cloud, virtualization/containerization, and etc.).
Experience with Linux and enterprise operating systems, APIs, and web applications development/product management.
Strong technical background, technical degree preferred, e.g., BSEE, BSCS from a 4 year college or university or equivalent experience
Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CCDP, Arista ACE, Juniper JNCIx, or others are highly desirable
Excellent teamwork and verbal communication skills
Eagerness to learn new technologies, experiment with products and collaborate cross-functionally
Strong customer advocacy skills and experience, ability to work in difficult customer situations
Work towards getting things done, Fast learner with strong initiative and sense of ownership

Salary Range

$135,000- $159,000

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.
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