Staff Software Engineer - Network Triage and Test Automation

About the role

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is currently seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer - Network Triage and Test Automation. The candidate will be responsible for promoting switch products, program managing and working with development and testing teams to feature development.

This position requires working knowledge on networking and switch products, analytical thinking, business acumen, leadership, program management teamwork, attention to details, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• 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 SONI C interfaces
• Write, review, and optimize code for critical system modules, drivers, and APIs supporting high-performance data planes and control planes
• 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
• Drive code reviews, technical discussions, and issue resolution to ensure timely and quality deliverables

Requirements

• 12+ years of strong network engineering experience with a focus on testing and validation
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols and technologies (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, MPLS etc.)
• Programming experience with Python and other scripting languages
• Experience with Keysight, IXIA, Spirent, and other traffic generators to characterize the scale and performance
• Strong skills in packet decoding, reading pcap files, and analyzing sniffer traces
• Experience working with open network operating systems, like SONiC, ONL etc.
• Hands-on experience with Linux networking (iptables, tc, ovs etc.) and open routing stacks, s.a. FRR (previously Quagga, Zebra)
• Strong competence and expert-level hands-on knowledge of routing protocols, s.a. BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP, …
• Working knowledge of Layer 2 technologies s.a. VLAN, STP, QinQ, TRILL, LLDP, LAG, MCLAG, LACP, ESI, Multicast
• Hands-on experience with OpenFlow, OpenConfig
• Experience working with data plane features with Switching ASIC’s like Broadcom XGS/DNX, Marvell etc.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of strong network engineering experience with a focus on testing and validation.
• In depth understanding of networking protocols and technologies (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, MPLS etc.)
• Programming experience with Python and other scripting languages.
• Experience with Keysight, IXIA, Spirent, and other traffic generators to characterize the scale and performance.
• Strong skills in packet decoding, reading pcap files, and analyzing sniffer traces.
• Experience working with open network operating systems, like SONiC, ONL etc.
• Hands on experience with Linux networking (iptables, tc, ovs etc.) and open routing stacks, s.a. FRR (previously Quagga, Zebra)
• Strong competence and expert-level hands-on knowledge of routing protocols, s.a. BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP, …
• Working knowledge of Layer 2 technologies s.a. VLAN, STP, QinQ, TRILL, LLDP, LAG, MCLAG, LACP, ESI, Multicast
• Hands-on experience with OpenFlow, OpenConfig
• Experience working with data plane features with Switching ASIC’s like Broadcom XGS/DNX, Marvell etc.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.