Supermicro · 22 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer - Switch Design
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $255K/yr
12+ years expSupermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for various customers worldwide. They are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer - Switch Design to work on web-based applications for business process automation, focusing on developing and implementing low-level software that interacts with switch hardware platforms.
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Responsibilities
Adopting existing firmware code and work on new or different switch hardware platforms
Developing and implementing low-level software that directly interacts with switch hardware platforms
Debugging and optimizing ported F/W to ensure proper functionality/performance/stability on the platforms
Creating and maintaining documentation for ported F/W and related process
Collaborating with hardware engineers and other software teams to ensure seamless integration of ported F/W
Performing code reviews and adhering to F/W development best practices
Troubleshooting F/W issue cross different switch hardware configuration
Monitor progress across the group’s responsibility for the feature area
Work across different HW, FW and SW departments/groups to identify and resolve technical issues
Co-work with peer SW & HW Product Management teams, designers and other development team to define our product strategy around remote management
Perform other tasks as needed within the business
Qualification
Required
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 working with switching chips (Ex: Broadcom XGS)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience in working with cross functional teams
Demonstrate adaptability, strong problem-solving abilities, effective collaboration, and a passion for continuous learning in a fast-paced software environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline is preferred; Master's degree is a plus
Experience working on network operating system like SONiC, ONL is preferred
Hands-on experience with network protocols, including EVPN VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, IGMP, PIM, and Layer 2 networking concepts (VLAN, STP, ERPS) is preferred
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
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$6.5B2026-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $2B
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Matt Thauberger
Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
Somik Behera
General Manager, Software & AI Products
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