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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Presales Storage Solution Engineer - **Company:** Super Micro Computer, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Application Layers, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Firmware, Apache Hadoop, Hardware Design, Hardware Virtualization, IT Management, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, Computer Network Operations, Software Troubleshooting, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Network Server - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-presales-storage-solution-engineer-san-jose-ca--b8947965-8aac-4862-8fa1-4ff93e13e393 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. * 8+ years of experience in compute/storage servers, datacenter infrastructure, or enterprise IT environments. * Deep expertise in x86 server architecture, hardware systems design, diagnostics, and performance troubleshooting. * Working knowledge of firmware, Linux, Windows, and virtualization platforms across complex production environments. * Strong technical leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to drive investigations and influence stakeholders at all levels. * Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure customer environments with strong business judgment and problem-solving capability., Apache Hadoop, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Brand Messaging, C-Level Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Servers, Computer Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Escalations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Device Drivers, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Computing, Fortune 1000 Customers, Genetics, Hardware Design, Hardware Virtualization, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet of Things, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Messaging Technology, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Operations Center, Operating Systems, Partner Sales, Post-Sales, Pre-Sales, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Production Systems, Proof of Concept, Proposal Development, Revenue Growth, Root Cause Analysis, Sales Presentation, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Server Architecture, Storage Architecture, Storage Software, System Architecture, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Vehicle Driving, Willing to Travel, x86 Processors ## Description The world's largest AI and cloud platforms are being powered by next-generation storage - and this is your chance to be one of the architects behind it. As a Sr. Presales Storage Solution Engineer with Supermicros FAE org, you'll sit at the intersection of customers, engineering, and cutting-edge infrastructure, designing high-impact solutions that go straight into production at massive scale. If you love owning complex problems end-to-end, influencing real deployments, and working with teams that move fast and build boldly, this is the kind of role people wish they joined a year earlier., Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned), * Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Field Application Engineers (FAEs) to drive technical excellence, customer success, and revenue growth across assigned accounts. * Serve as the primary technical solution architect for enterprise and Fortune 1000 customers, designing and presenting optimized end-to-end storage and system architectures that strengthen account penetration and long-term loyalty. * Partner closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to translate customer business and partner requirements into scalable, high-performance hardware and software solutions. * Provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle-pre-sales design, proof-of-concept development, deployment, and post-sales implementation oversight. * Engage directly with C-level and senior technical stakeholders to build trusted advisor relationships and influence strategic technology decisions. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across hardware, firmware, drivers, OS, and application layers, including hands-on debugging and root cause analysis. * Lead cross-department engineering teams during product development, field escalations, and critical customer issue resolution. * Develop and deliver technical proposals, bid responses, architecture reviews, and customer presentations that clearly articulate value and differentiation. * Represent the company brand and solution messaging through on-site visits, technical workshops, and executive briefings to ensure successful solution integration and customer satisfaction. * Travel up to 25% to support customer engagements and deployments. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [The Quantum Leap: Redefining Computing and Its Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/614-the-quantum-leap-redefining-computing-and-its-applications) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [An Architect’s guide to reducing the carbon footprint of your applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/559-an-architect-s-guide-to-reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-applications) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)