Sr. Product Engineer- AI Infrastructure
At a glance
Senior ML Platform & Ops role at Super Micro Computer. San Jose · $150,000–$180,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Take AI rack platforms from GPU and server setup through rack integration, qualification, and production ramp
- Bring compute, GPU, networking, power, cooling, and rack infrastructure together in GPU-to-rack systems
- Coordinate BIOS, BMC, CPLD, and firmware integration, then validate systems and resolve bring-up issues
- Validate customer configurations, troubleshoot technical problems, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions
- Prepare pilot builds and manufacturing, then lead factory ramp and the move from NPI into production
What you bring
- At least eight years of server-product systems engineering experience, or equivalent industry experience; an EE, CE, or ME degree is preferred
- Strong knowledge of server architecture and its component ecosystem, with hands-on server troubleshooting experience
- Experience with AI infrastructure, GPU servers, rack-scale design, and GPU-to-rack integration
- A record of leading NPI, system qualification, debugging, and production ramp
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can independently drive complex system issues and coordinate hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and customer engineering teams. It is based in San Jose and requires regular in-office attendance during standard working hours. The work also requires lifting more than fifty pounds.
From the employer
Job Req ID: 30307
About Supermicro:
Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Job Summary:
The OEM server group is seeking a talented Sr. Product Engineer to be part of a growing team that manages some of the highest visibility accounts at Supermicro. The ideal PE candidate should have either relevant industry experience or are familiar with the server hardware industry, can hit the ground running from day 1, and most importantly be a team player. This individual should also be able to perform their day-to-day duties with minimal supervision and help support internal teams with product or process issues.
This position will be based in our headquarters located in San Jose, CA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
Sr. Level Requirements:
- Strong AI infrastructure, GPU server, and rack integration experience.
- Solid understanding of rack-scale architecture and GPU-to-rack system integration.
- Experience leading NPI, system qualification, debug, and production ramp.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and customer-facing technical communication skills.
- Ability to independently drive complex system-level issues from bring-up through production.
Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end AI rack platform integration, from GPU/server configuration through rack integration, NPI, qualification, and production ramp.
- Lead GPU-to-rack integration, including compute, GPU, networking, power, thermal/cooling, and rack infrastructure.
- Coordinate BIOS/BMC/CPLD/FW integration, validation, system bring-up, and issue resolution.
- Drive customer-specific configuration validation, technical debug, FA/root cause, and corrective actions.
- Lead pilot build, manufacturing readiness, factory ramp, and NPI-to-production transition.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across HW, FW, GPU, networking, thermal, validation, manufacturing, and customer engineering.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in EE,CE,ME with 8+ years system engineering experiences in server products is strongly desirable, or equivalent industry experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge in server architecture and component ecosystem
• Hands on experience troubleshooting server issues
• Experiences in configuring basic enterprise level OS
• Experiences in scripting languages is a plus
• Experiences in working with sales / FAE account teams in a collaborative setting is a plus
• Able to lift 50+ lbs
Please note that this position requires regular in-office attendance. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office during standard working hours as determined by the company. In-office collaboration and participation in team meetings, training sessions, and other on-site activities are essential aspects of this role. Candidates should consider the commuting distance and be prepared to fulfill their responsibilities in the designated office location.
Salary Range
$150,000-$180,000
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.