Full-Time
Software Engineer
Posted on 11/15/2025
Super Micro Computer
5,001-10,000 employees
Modular, energy-efficient server hardware solutions
Compensation Overview
$120k - $160k/yr
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
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- A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Software Design Engineer or a related role, demonstrating substantial expertise in software engineering, especially in server management software development, firmware monitoring, configuration, control, and updates.
- Proficiency in C++ programming is required; familiarity with C and Golang would be beneficial.
- A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields from an accredited institution is preferred.
- Architect and design server management software solutions, documenting designs, and collaborating with team members to implement and validate these solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Remain at the forefront of cutting-edge server technologies, ensuring your solutions are innovative and competitive.
- Develop and innovate advanced server management features that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
- Automate server management processes, enhancing user-friendliness and streamlining workflows.
- Troubleshoot complex issues, providing timely resolutions to enhance system reliability and performance.
- Support a diverse range of operating systems, including Linux, Windows, Unix, Hypervisors, and UEFI, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Engage closely with our development team in Taiwan, collaborating daily to align on project goals and software solutions.
- Collaborate across different departments for the success of Server and DCBBS solutions enablement.
- A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields from an accredited institution is preferred.
- Experience in server firmware management, including control and update processes.
- Background in developing drivers for Linux, Windows, or Unix systems.
- Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
- Proficient in unit test frameworks, including creating test plans and unit tests.
- Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++11/C++17), including cross-compilation techniques.
- Experience with UEFI application development and algorithm design.
- Knowledge of continuous integration frameworks using tools such as Git, Docker, and CMake.
- Exposure to Scrum/Agile methodologies and teamwork practices.
- Proficiency in UML and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design.
- Experience with shell scripting (Bash/C Shell).
- Familiarity with additional high-level programming languages, such as Golang and Python.
Super Micro Computer designs and sells high-performance, energy-efficient server hardware and related software and services for data centers, cloud services, AI, 5G, and edge computing. Its Building Block Solutions offer configurable servers, storage, motherboards, and chassis built from common components, so customers can assemble workload-optimized configurations for rapid deployment. The company emphasizes green computing and power efficiency, using modular components to speed customization and time-to-market compared with competitors. Its goal is to help customers deploy powerful, reliable computing infrastructure with lower energy use and simpler procurement through direct sales and a broad network of distributors and resellers.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
1993
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q4 FY2026 guidance $11.0B-$12.5B signals margin recovery as infrastructure constraints ease.
- Vik Malyala's appointment strengthens partnerships with major technology partners globally.
- Microreactor partnership with Nano Nuclear positions Super Micro as full infrastructure provider.
What critics are saying
- DOJ investigation into accounting practices threatens export licenses and criminal charges.
- Single customer represents 63% of revenue; defection creates existential revenue cliff.
- Negative $6.6B operating cash flow against $1.3B cash reserves triggers liquidity crisis.
What makes Super Micro Computer unique
- Modular Building Block Solutions enable rapid customization from common components.
- Data Center Building Block Solutions achieve 20%+ margins versus 9.9% company average.
- ARM-based server platforms diversify beyond x86 architecture dependency for AI workloads.
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Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares have declined 36% over the past year and 24% year-to-date, validating Jim Cramer's January warning to sell stocks with accounting irregularities. Since his comments on Mad Money, the stock has fallen 24%. The AI server manufacturer faced multiple setbacks, including missing revenue and earnings estimates in August when it reported $5.76 billion in revenue against expectations of $5.89 billion. The stock plunged 33% on 20 March after the company's co-founder was charged with smuggling AI hardware to China. Cramer had stated on 14 January that accounting irregularities warrant immediate selling, calling it one of his most profitable rules. The stock's subsequent performance has vindicated his cautionary stance on the controversial AI manufacturer.
Supermicro has introduced a family of compact, energy-efficient edge AI systems powered by AMD EPYC 4005 series processors, designed for retail, manufacturing, healthcare and enterprise environments. The platforms deliver data centre-class performance in space and power-constrained edge deployments. The portfolio includes three new systems: the AS-E300-14GR compact mini-1U box supporting up to 16 cores and 192GB DDR5 memory, the AS-1116R-FN4 short-depth 1U rackmount system, and the AS-3015TR-i4 slim tower system with GPU card support. Each features advanced security including TPM 2.0 and AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization. The systems support AI inferencing and real-time analytics applications, with TDP as low as 65W and PCIe Gen 5 expansion. They include remote management capabilities and optional GPU acceleration for distributed computing deployments.
Super Micro Computer has raised concerns about potential competition as worldwide IT spending is projected to grow 10.8% in 2026 to $6.15 trillion, according to Gartner. Data centre systems are expected to grow fastest at 31.7%. SMCI reported 122% year-over-year revenue growth in second-quarter fiscal 2026, with $10.7 billion from its OEM appliance and large data centre segment representing 84% of total revenue. The company is scaling to 6,000 racks monthly capacity, including 3,000 direct liquid cooling racks, by fiscal year-end 2026. SMCI's Data Center Building Block Solutions currently account for 4% of profit and are expected to reach double digits by end-2026. The company partners with NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices but faces competition from Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise in AI and data centre markets.
Super Micro Computer has unveiled one of the industry's first Context Memory/CMX storage servers at Nvidia GTC 2026. Built on Nvidia's STX modular reference architecture, the BlueField-4 STX storage server integrates the Nvidia Vera CPU and ConnectX-9 SuperNIC. The CMX server is designed to improve AI inference performance by addressing long-lived queries and multi-stage agentic workloads. It manages Key Value cache through Nvidia Dynamo, storing intermediate tokens to accelerate results and reduce power consumption. Supermicro is collaborating with software partners and SSD providers including Micron, Samsung and Phison to validate STX architecture requirements. The company also announced seven AI Data Platform solutions featuring the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU alongside various storage providers.
Supermicro has launched its Gold Series enterprise server solutions, comprising over 25 pre-configured server systems that can ship within three business days. The offering includes single-processor and dual-processor servers optimised for enterprise AI, compute, storage and intelligent edge workloads. The Gold Series systems come pre-configured with CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage and other components, shipping directly from Supermicro's US warehouses. The range is divided into four categories: Enterprise Compute, Enterprise AI, Enterprise Storage and Intelligent Edge. By pre-configuring systems, Supermicro aims to offer cost-efficient pricing and shorter lead times compared to custom-built solutions. The servers are available for order directly from Supermicro or through its network of authorised partners.