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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Network Engineer - **Company:** Super Micro Computer, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Clusters, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Trunking, Network Topologies, IPv4, Subnetting, Traceroute, Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, Linux Commands, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Network Interface, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Ping (Networking Utility), Remote Access Technology, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Computer Networking Systems, Digital Access Carrier System, Performance Testing, Mttr, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88133673/1 ## About the Role * BS degree in Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related technical field preferred., * 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting network infrastructure in data centers, AI labs, high-density compute environments, or other mission-critical facilities. * Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4 addressing, subnetting, VLANs, trunking, Layer 2/Layer 3 concepts, and basic routing principles * Hands-on experience with enterprise/data center switches such as Cisco, Arista, or equivalent platforms. Experience with switch port configuration, interface diagnostics, VLANs, LACP/port channels, and basic MLAG concepts is preferred. * Experience working with 100GbE and higher-speed network infrastructure, including QSFP/OSFP optics, DAC/AOC cables, fiber connectivity, and high-speed server NICs. * Familiarity with GPU servers, AI/ML clusters, high-density compute racks, and the networking requirements associated with distributed GPU workloads. * Working knowledge of data center network architectures, including spine-leaf topologies and east-west traffic patterns. * Basic proficiency with Linux command-line tools and network troubleshooting utilities such as ping, traceroute, iperf, and interface diagnostics. * Basic understanding of firewalls, access controls, network segmentation, VPN technologies, and common data center security practices. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot Layer 1-Layer 3 connectivity issues, isolate hardware or configuration faults, and escalate complex issues appropriately. ## Description The Supermicro Data Center team is seeking a Data Center Network Engineer to Support daily operations of high-performance networking infrastructure within our AI lab(s) and data center environments. This role focuses on rack-level deployment, cabling, switch configuration support, and troubleshooting connectivity for GPU clusters and storage systems., * Data Center Network Deployment: Rack, stack, cable, label, and commission high-speed Ethernet switches supporting 10/25/100/200/400GbE network infrastructure in AI labs and high-density data center environments. * Fiber & High-Speed Connectivity: Install, inspect, label, and validate fiber-optic infrastructure and high-speed interconnects, including QSFP/OSFP transceivers, DACs, AOCs, and associated cabling. * Switch Configuration: Configure and validate switch ports, including access and trunk interfaces, VLAN assignments, link aggregation, and other Layer 2 configurations under established network standards and engineering guidance. * Spine-Leaf Network Deployment: Support deployment, expansion, and troubleshooting of spine-leaf network fabrics used for high-performance AI/ML and GPU compute environments. * GPU & Server Connectivity: Install and validate network connectivity for GPU servers, compute nodes, and high-performance NICs. Perform link validation and confirm expected connectivity, link speeds, and interface status. * Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose Layer 1-Layer 3 connectivity issues involving switches, optics, transceivers, fiber, DAC/AOC cables, NICs, and network interfaces. Isolate faults and escalate complex issues to senior network engineers as required. * Performance & Link Validation: Perform connectivity and basic performance testing using tools such as ping, iperf, interface diagnostics, and switch telemetry to validate network links and identify performance anomalies. * Network Configuration Support: Assist with MLAG, LACP, port-channel, VLAN, and other network configurations under the direction of senior network engineers while following established configuration standards and change-control procedures. * Hardware Replacement & Break/Fix: Troubleshoot and replace failed optics, transceivers, cables, network interface components, and switch line cards. Verify system functionality following component replacement. * Network Monitoring: Monitor network health dashboards and telemetry for link failures, packet errors, interface flaps, abnormal utilization, and other connectivity or performance issues. * Topology & Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of rack layouts, switch configurations, fiber paths, port mappings, device inventory, and physical/logical network topology. * Commissioning & Deployment Support: Support network commissioning, rack burn-in, and deployment activities in coordination with server, electrical, liquid cooling, facilities, and data center operations teams. * Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Respond to network connectivity incidents, assist with fault isolation and root-cause analysis (RCA), and document corrective actions and recurring failure modes. * Lead 24/7 NOC operations, direct technician triage, drive major incident escalations to hit MTTA/MTTR SLAs, and optimize monitoring tools and runbooks for maximum infrastructure uptime. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)