Supermicro · 1 day ago
Director, Networking and Software Solutions
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$237K/yr - $267K/yrSupermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions. As the Director Solutions Engineering Leader for network switches and solutions, you will lead a team to design, deliver, and optimize advanced networking solutions, ensuring high-quality data center solutions that meet customer needs and drive organizational growth.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Solutions Engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
Develop and implement training programs to enhance team technical expertise and keep skills current with evolving technologies
Set clear goals, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in solution delivery and team operations
Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of network switching solutions, including Layer 2/3 switching, SDN, and automation
Guide the team in developing and executing solution-led strategies to achieve business outcomes and sales targets
Provide advanced technical guidance on complex networking architectures, protocols, and interoperability
Act as a trusted advisor for customers, translating business requirements into technical solutions that address customer pain points
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams
Support sales teams by articulating the value and capabilities of networking solutions, participating in major bids, and driving customer adoption
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to influence product strategy and roadmap
Convey market and customer requirements back to product and business units to inform future product development
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging networking technologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation
Act as a thought leader and advocate for the organization’s networking solutions, both internally and externally
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in networking technologies, with deep knowledge of network switches, routing, protocols, and architecture
Proven leadership and management skills, including experience leading technical teams and cross-functional collaboration
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and project management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and build strong stakeholder relationships
Customer-focused mindset with a track record of translating customer needs into effective technical solutions
Experience with network automation, assurance, SDN, and large-scale infrastructure deployments is highly desirable
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
Thought leadership in the networking domain
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment
Strong business acumen and understanding of how technical solutions drive business value
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.
Founded in 1993
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5B2026-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.3B
2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
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Matt Thauberger
Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
Somik Behera
General Manager, Software & AI Products
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