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Staff Software Engineer - Switch Design (26078)
San Jose, CAApril 6th, 2026
Job Req ID: 26078
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:
Supermicro is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer - Switch Design to lead the design and development of high-performance networking software for our next-generation data center platforms. This role focuses on SONiC-based network operating systems and integration with leading networking ASICs (Broadcom, Marvell, etc.).Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):Design and optimize critical software modules, drivers, and APIs for high-performance forwarding and control planes.Define the software architecture integrating SONiC with Supermicro's hardware platform infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability.Develop and maintain robust interfaces for telemetry, diagnostics, and system management.Lead optimization of system performance, power efficiency, and resource utilization.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across software, hardware, and QA teams.Drive cross-functional collaboration with product, hardware, and platform teams to align on requirements and deliverables.Engage with the open-source SONiC community - contribute upstream, review patches, and align development with community direction.Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies to accelerate development and testing cycles.Qualifications:BS/MS in Computer Science, or related STEM field.12+ years of software development experience in networking or system software.Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Go.Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design.Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking in couple of the areas below:Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLANControl plane infrastructure: RIB, FIB, BFD, IPC, interface managementLayer 2 technologies: STP, PVST, MSTPNetwork management protocols: AAA, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, sFlow, IPFIX, etc.Experience with packet forwarding engines such as Broadcom (XGS), Marvell, VPP, or Linux kernel forwarding.Preferred Qualifications:Hands-on experience withSONiCnetwork operating system development, integration, or deployment.Familiarity with datacenter networking, RoCE, QoS, and telemetry frameworks.Experience with open-source collaboration and contribution practices.Salary Range
$200,000 - $255,000The 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.
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