[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Super Micro Computer jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/super-micro-computer/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Super Micro Computer · San Jose, CA # Sr. Software Engineer - Switch Design San Jose, California, United States Senior individual contributor $185,000 - $205,000 Software Engineering Listed on Super Micro Computer’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Super Micro Computer’s careers site →](https://jobs.supermicro.com/job/San-Jose-Sr_-Software-Engineer-Switch-Design-Cali/1439341800/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Super Micro Computer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/super-micro-computer/) / Sr. Software Engineer - Switch Design ## Job description ### Job Req ID 29681 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 Supermicro is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Engineer - Switch Design to lead the design and development of high-performance networking software for our next-generation data center platforms. This role focuses on SONiC-based network operating systems and integration with leading networking ASICs (Broadcom, Marvell, etc.). ### Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned): Design and optimize critical software modules, drivers, and APIs for high-performance forwarding and control planes. Define the software architecture integrating SONiC with Supermicro’s hardware platform infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability. Develop and maintain robust interfaces for telemetry, diagnostics, and system management. Lead optimization of system performance, power efficiency, and resource utilization. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across software, hardware, and QA teams. Drive cross-functional collaboration with product, hardware, and platform teams to align on requirements and deliverables. Engage with the open-source SONiC community - contribute upstream, review patches, and align development with community direction. Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies to accelerate development and testing cycles. ### Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science, or related STEM field. 8+ years of software development experience in networking or system software. Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Go. Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design. Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking in couple of the areas below: Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN Control plane infrastructure: RIB, FIB, BFD, IPC, interface management Layer 2 technologies: STP, PVST, MSTP Network management protocols: AAA, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, sFlow, IPFIX, etc. Experience with packet forwarding engines such as Broadcom (XGS), Marvell, VPP, or Linux kernel forwarding. ### Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with SONiC network operating system development, integration, or deployment. Familiarity with datacenter networking, RoCE, QoS, and telemetry frameworks. Experience with open-source collaboration and contribution practices. Salary Range $185,000 - $205,000 The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: San Jose, California, United States - Pay: $185,000 - $205,000[Apply on Super Micro Computer’s careers site →](https://jobs.supermicro.com/job/San-Jose-Sr_-Software-Engineer-Switch-Design-Cali/1439341800/) ## More jobs at Super Micro Computer ### [Principal Network Software and Solution Engineer - Switch Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/super-micro-computer/jobs/d5b7ba84a9b63d39407e/) San Jose, California, United States ### [Principal Product Manager - DCIM Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/super-micro-computer/jobs/6fa80661c6ca68b167a2/) San Jose, California, United States ### [Principal Software Engineer - Switch Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/super-micro-computer/jobs/6b83aa2938b81eec9c71/) San Jose, California, United States ### [Software Applications Engineer - MuleSoft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/super-micro-computer/jobs/4aa27e9d807bb51fb231/) San Jose, California, United States ### [Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/super-micro-computer/jobs/ab4c3f5ecb6b3a0054d2/) San Jose, California, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Design Quality Assurance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/d2cf6e6ec22680d723e1/) BAE Systems · Huntsville, Alabama, United States ### [Sr. Principal, Product Software Design Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/74ced726d2b356454e19/) Cardinal Health · Hazelwood, MO ### [Senior Quality Software Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/b82b49dce9d8233f7abd/) BAE Systems · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States ### [AI Scale-up Switch System Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/881f6dea10bd5ad3fcdd/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · Secaucus, New Jersey ### [CPU Software & Hardware Co-Design Engineer (ML Systems)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/51f919b81561e9aeb533/) Qualcomm · Florida - Remote, United States of America [Jobs in San Jose, CA](/locations/us/ca/san-jose/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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