Sr. Software Engineer - Network Triage and Test Automation

Supermicro • San Jose, CA

11h

About The Position

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is currently seeking a highly experience Sr. Software Engineer - Network Triage and Test Automation. The candidate will be responsible for promoting switch products, program manage and work with development and testing teams to features. This position requires working knowledge on networking and switch products, analytical thinking, business acumen, leadership, program management teamwork, attention to details, and creativity

Requirements

• 8+ 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.

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 SONiC 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed