Staff Software Engineer - Switch Design at Super Micro Computer

Merindad de Sotoscueva, Castile and León, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

218000.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Networking, Switch Products, Analytical Thinking, Leadership, Program Management, C/C++, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms, Packet Forwarding, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, SONiC, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Continuous Learning

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

Job Req ID: 26075 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: Super Micro Computer, Inc. is currently seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer – Switch Design. The candidate will be responsible for promoting switch products, program manage and work with development and testing teams to features. This position requires working knowledge on networking and switch products, analytical thinking, business acumen, leadership, program management teamwork, attention to details, and creativityEssential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned): You will be part of a fast-paced work environment and responsible for end-to-end product development and production support Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions leveraging SONiC to interface with hardware infrastructure and platform-level components Develop and maintain platform adaptation layers for seamless integration between SONiC and underlying hardware (e.g., ASICs, BMC, and other platform elements) Collaborate with hardware teams to enable optimal hardware-software interactions and expose hardware capabilities through SONiC interfaces Write, review, and optimize code for critical system modules, drivers, and APIs supporting high-performance data planes and control planes Define the technical architecture to integrate SONiC with platform infrastructure, ensuring scalability and high availability Design robust interfaces between SONiC and platform-specific management/control modules (e.g., telemetry, diagnostics, and security components) Lead efforts to optimize resource utilization, power efficiency, and operational stability of the network platform Provide technical direction to the development team, mentoring junior and midlevel engineers on software engineering best practices and advanced networking concepts Coordinate cross-functional activities between software, hardware, QA, and systems integration teams Drive code reviews, technical discussions, and issue resolution to ensure timely and quality deliverables Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison with open-source SONiC communities, contributing to upstream development and leveraging community innovations Collaborate with product management and customers to understand use cases, gather requirements, and align deliverables with business objectives Lead the evaluation and adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to accelerate development and testing cycles Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline is preferred; Master’s degree is a plus A minimum of 12 years of experience in networking switch products development or other similar technical position Experience working with Linux or other like networking operating systems Programming experience with C/C++ and Python Strong grounding in data structures and algorithms In-depth understanding of packet forwarding, operating systems internals, algorithms, and computer architecture Experience with open-source networking stacks like FRR, Quagga Experience working on network operating system like SONiC Hands-on experience with network protocols, including EVPN VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, IGMP, PIM, and Layer 2 networking concepts (VLAN, STP, ERPS) Experience working with switching chips like (Broadcom (XGS), Marvell Proven ability to understand and implement features based on networking drafts and RFCs, ensuring compliance with industry standards Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience in working with cross[1]functional teams Demonstrate adaptability, strong problem-solving abilities, effective collaboration, and a passion for continuous learning in a fast-paced software environment Salary Range $178,000 - $218,000 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.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for switch products. This includes collaborating with hardware teams and optimizing resource utilization for network platforms.