Supermicro · 1 day ago
Principal Data Center Solutions Architect
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expSupermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for various customers worldwide. The Principal Data Center Solutions Architect role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining data center solutions while collaborating with customers and internal teams to ensure project success.
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Hiring Manager
Larry Huynh
Responsibilities
Collaborate with customers to understand data center requirements and develop comprehensive data center solutions
Design and architect data center infrastructure to meet scalability, availability, and performance requirements
Ensure data center designs align with industry best practices and compliance standards
Assist customers as they execute on the construction and commissioning of data center facilities, including power, cooling, and physical security infrastructure
Assist customers in their vendor relationships and coordinate construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Provide detailed analysis and justification to backup recommendations by identifying and recommending sources for data center equipment and components from reputable suppliers and vendors
Work with customers in negotiation of contracts, pricing, and service level agreements with vendors to optimize cost-effectiveness and performance
Manage inventory and ensure equipment availability as per project timelines
Monitor and evaluate the performance and efficiency of data center systems
Recommend and implement improvements to optimize infrastructure, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce operational costs
Identify and mitigate potential risks related to data center operations and facility build
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including security, environmental, and safety guidelines
Maintain accurate records, project documentation, and reports related to data center operations and projects
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and performance metrics
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in data center facility build, solution design, and sourcing, preferably in a supervisory or staff-level role
In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and physical security
Strong project management and vendor management skills
Familiarity with data center technologies and industry trends including senior level expertise in most of the areas below under Specific Role Qualifications below
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Strong Technical speaking and consultative sales skills – prior work as senior Systems Engineer a plus
Willingness to travel as needed to support data center projects
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related field
12+ years of related work experience
Strong analytical skills
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Must be able to multi-task
DC Networking hands on expertise – some Industry Certification desired
DC Storage solutions expertise – SAN design, understanding of hyperconverged offers, performance tradeoffs
Expertise in Server considerations and deployments including connections to network and storage in DC and at remote site
Expertise in VMware technologies, Linux distributions, Firewalling solutions, including security segments, rules, DMZ
Expertise in network services including load balancing, VPN terminations, SASE
Expertise in Air cooling and principals of liquid cooling along with DC power (CRAC, PDU, etc.)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in bonus and equity award programs
Company
Supermicro
Supermicro is a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and innovation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.5B2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.3B
2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
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Matt Thauberger
Senior Vice President Strategy Business Development
Somik Behera
General Manager, Cloud, Cluster Mgmt, Datacenter & AI Software Products
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