Supermicro · 2 days ago
Principal Software Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $235K/yr
15+ years expSupermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for various customers worldwide. They are seeking an accomplished Principal Engineer with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and backend systems to lead engineering initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality, secure solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureEmbedded SystemsManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Architect and Deliver secure, scalable backend systems and cloud infrastructure solutions across VMware, AHV, Azure, and AWS environments
Lead End-to-End Engineering Initiatives including Cyber Recovery, Scheduled Recovery, and multi-platform disaster recovery systems with built-in security controls
Implement Cyber Security Best Practices across architecture, development, deployment, and operations to protect against evolving threats
Drive Product Adoption by designing customer-centric, secure features that deliver measurable impact
Mentor & Grow Engineering Talent from junior to staff levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and security-first thinking
Define Technical Standards & Best Practices for CI/CD pipelines, automated security testing, and operational processes
Collaborate Cross-Functionally with PM, UX, Security, and cross-domain engineering teams to ensure timely, high-quality, and secure releases
Optimize System Performance & Resilience through innovation, including pre-hydrated VM techniques, reduced RTO strategies, and secure data handling
Champion Reliability & Security via on-call rotations, incident retrospectives, threat modeling, and process improvements
Promote Agile, DevOps, and Secure SDLC Practices to increase velocity without compromising security
Qualification
Required
15+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in technical leadership roles
Proven success in architecting and delivering complex, secure enterprise-scale platforms
Hands-on coding expertise in Golang, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, VMware, Azure, AWS, and distributed systems
Expertise in cyber security principles, secure design patterns, encryption, and compliance standards
Strong database expertise with MySQL, Cassandra, SQL Server
Track record of driving adoption of enterprise products and scaling secure platforms across environments
Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing at executive and engineering levels
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in bonus and equity award programs
Company
Supermicro
Supermicro is a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and innovation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.5B2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.3B
2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
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Matt Thauberger
Senior Vice President Strategy Business Development
Somik Behera
General Manager, Cloud, Cluster Mgmt, Datacenter & AI Software Products
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