Sr. Solution Architect - Networking

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.

Supermicro is looking for Sr. Solution Architect – Networking to grow and expand the business opportunities of in-house cloud solutions from a technical perspective. You will also participate in products and solutions design, ensuring new products incorporate the expectations and requirements from customers to increase business opportunity.

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

1. Lead sales, FAE, and product team to design and engineer cloud solution proposals to influence and win enterprise customers.
2. Lead engineering, service and technical support organizations to resolve all customer issues ensuring operational excellence in post-sales system and technology deployments.
3. Design and define next-generation cloud solution architecture and work with product managers to manage product development cycles and customer delivery.
4. Partner closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure product roadmap is competitive in the market.
5. Work closely with internal engineering team to ensure clients' expectations and requirements are incorporated in the new platform.
6. Ensure customer overall satisfaction, collaborating with internal engineering teams to resolve clients' issues or concerns in a timely manner.
7. Write technical white papers related to prototypes as well as final resulting products.
8. Work with marketing to publish products and white papers in tech magazines, etc., and promote the final storage system.
9. Review SMCI systems and update cloud solution web content quarterly based on available market trends.
10. Co-work with external different solutions VAR (SW, HW, Switch, Integration, service, etc.) for customer RFQ/RFP, and project management with external and internal teams.
11. Design and develop cloud solutions with external solutions providers, VAR, and Supermicro internal teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. CCIE or CCNP is highly preferable.
• At least 8 years of experience in network design and deployment.
• Strong knowledge in computer server HW, networking, cluster application software, cluster platform, and benchmarks.
• Experience in big cloud solutions project network architecture and life cycle management.
• Solid communication skills in both verbal and written.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and marketing skills.
• Strong executive presence with a track record of winning mid to large clients/business.

$156,000 - $181,000

The offered salary 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.

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.