Staff Firmware Engineer

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Until 8/22/2026 7+ years exp First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted May 29, 2026
Job description

Job Req ID: 28775

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:

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking talented Staff Firmware Engineer will be responsible for developing world class firmware to fully maximize the strong hardware architecture of in-house servers. We are looking for talented individuals who enjoy creating firmware for networking products, prototyping concepts, and investigating in new technologies. In this position, the candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust networking products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Be proficient and expert in Networking code related development:
1. Networking firmware/software development/maintenance

2. Datacenter switch platform development
3. Clarify and fix issues to join code modification/maintenance.

4. Design document writing
5. Location: Zonghe/Bade

Qualifications:

7+ of the following requirements should be matched

• MS in EE or CS/CE preferred

• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Linux Shell and Java Scripts.

• Experience in switch development for 10+ years, Data Center switch is preferred

• Experience in embedded or Linux vulnerability discovery or malware detection. .

• Knowledge in L2/L3 protocols: VLAN, MSTP, VxLAN, MC-LAG, OSPF, BGP.

• Knowledge in chipset driver, switch peripheral I/O, and bootloader: ONIE, ONL.

• Knowledge in open source development: SONiC.

• Knowledge in network topology application/configuration.

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain networking firmware for data center switch platforms.

Job title

Staff Firmware Engineer

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Candidate must work in Zonghe/Bade, remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++Linux ShellJava Scriptsswitch developmentVLANMSTPVxLANMC-LAGOSPFBGPchipset driverONIEONLSONiC

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

networkingfirmwareswitch developmentembeddedlinux
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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