Director, Networking and Software Solutions

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

3d•$237,000 - $267,000

About The Position

As Director Solutions Engineering Leader for network switches and solutions you will lead a team of solutions engineers to design, deliver, and optimize advanced networking solutions—focusing on switches, routing, and related infrastructure. This role is pivotal in bridging technical expertise with business strategy, ensuring high-quality data center solutions that meet customer needs and drive organizational growth.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

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.