Senior Firmware Engineer

Supermicro

Seeking a motivated Sr. Firmware Engineer for firmware development and support of high-performance Ethernet switch products.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform firmware validation, software installation, configuration, and switch bring-up activities for new and existing Ethernet switch platforms
Support debugging and resolution of customer-reported issues related to networking, firmware, and system integration
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to validate new software releases, bug fixes, and feature implementations
Utilize Linux command-line tools, system logs, and diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot complex system and networking issues
Assist with automation scripting (e.g., shell/Python) and execution of regression, interoperability, and functional testing
Maintain accurate engineering documentation, issue tracking records, validation reports, and test results
Support lab infrastructure setup, customer configuration replication, and reproduction of field-reported issues
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and tools for switch firmware quality assurance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
8+ years of experience in firmware validation, networking, or embedded systems support
Basic understanding of Linux operating systems and Ethernet switching concepts
Familiarity with Cumulus Linux, common networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP, MLAG, EVPN), and data center switching environments
Hands-on experience with switch bring-up, configuration, and troubleshooting
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug issues across hardware-software boundaries
Experience using Linux CLI tools, logging mechanisms, and diagnostic utilities
Knowledge of scripting for automation and testing (Bash, Python preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligibility for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

firmware validationnetworkingembedded systems supportLinux command-line toolsautomation scriptingregression testinginteroperability testingfunctional testingEthernet switchingC programming

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationattention to detailcollaborationcross-functional teamwork