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# System Engineer

- **Company:** Super Micro Computer, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $84,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Serial ATA, Firmware, PCI Express, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAS (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Motherboard, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.supermicro.com/talentcommunity/apply/1420737200/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with 1-2 year(s) of equivalent experience

 * Proven hands-on experience with strong attention to detail, patience, and a careful, methodical work style.
 * Basic understanding of server/computer architecture and hardware, including:

 * CPU, motherboard, memory, storage, networking, GPU
 * PCIe, SATA, SAS protocols
 * OS-level concepts and system integration

 * Experience with system configuration, validation, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance benchmarking
 * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
 * Proficiency with hand and power tools for system assembly and hardware installation
 * Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

## Description

The Server Product Team at Supermicro is seeking a highly skilled System Engineer to lead the technical development and validation of in-house server platforms. This role requires a self-driven engineer with strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and hands-on experience with server hardware and system-level validation. The System Engineer will act as a subject matter expert (SME), supporting Product Management and Engineering teams in system architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment for data center and enterprise customers. Deep knowledge of server hardware architecture-including CPU, motherboard, memory, storage, networking, GPU, PCIe, SATA, and SAS protocols-is required., The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 * Partner with Product Managers to define system specifications, configurations, and feature requirements
 * Lead and support the full system development lifecycle from concept and design through launch, production, and end-of-life (EOL)
 * Ensure all system deliverables meet quality, schedule, and performance targets
 * Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Component Management, and Lab teams to drive cohesive system development
 * Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams to efficiently resolve system-level issues
 * Support system bring-up, assembly, validation, and testing activities in the lab
 * Perform system assembly and integration of key components including CPU, motherboard, memory, storage, networking, GPU, and drives
 * Conduct system-level root cause analysis to identify and isolate hardware, firmware, and integration issues
 * Define and implement short-term and long-term corrective actions in collaboration with R&D teams
 * Provide technical guidance to manufacturing and production teams to support pilot runs, production ramp, and ongoing quality improvements


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