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Pre-Sales Solution Engineer

Super Micro Computer supermicro.com Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
San Jose Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Super Micro Computer. San Jose · $90,000–$115,000 base.

SalaryStated by Super Micro Computer
$90,000 – $115,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationSan Jose
Base pay$90,000–$115,000
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Create service offerings for OEM customers and review contracts for their performance commitments
  • Take ownership of difficult technical escalations and resolve production problems quickly
  • Give Level 3 assistance to resellers and distributors through the channel
  • Coordinate investigations with internal and global teams while expanding product knowledge
  • Lead customer-facing service solution discussions and travel as much as a quarter of the time

What you bring

  • At least two years in a related industry area, with hands-on enterprise server experience across Supermicro, EMC, DELL, or HP
  • A computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering degree is preferred
  • Strong hardware troubleshooting and cluster architecture knowledge, plus technical communication across engineering disciplines
  • Professional English fluency and the ability to manage several cross-functional projects within set timelines

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level solution engineer role centered on enterprise servers, OEM service design, escalations, and Level 3 support. The job requires customer and management communication, work in high-pressure conditions, and travel of up to 25%. The listed salary range is $90,000 to $115,000 per year.

From the employer

Job Req ID: 29940

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:

Supermicro is looking for talented and passionate Solution Engineer who has in-depth knowledge in Service Solutions. You will be responsible for providing OEM mission Critical support to our enterprise customers, Internal teams, and production. The ideal candidate must have strong technical background in computer systems as well as exceptional communication skills -- ability to interface with all levels of management staffs in professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
• Develop services product for OEM customers
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues and manage them professionally and efficiently
• Review legal contracts for service performance obligations
• Provide quick response and support for issues in production
• Provide Level 3 support to channel partners, including resellers and distributors
• Continually develop knowledge-base of current and new products
• Work with internal teams and teams worldwide for coordinating and resolving issues
• Travel is required (up to 25%)

Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with Enterprise servers (Supermicro, EMC, DELL, HP)
• Experience in talking with customers to organize and drive custom service solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in related areas. Previous experience in a team lead, supervisor, or manager capacity preferred
• Solid hardware system diagnostics skills, as well as a good understanding of cluster architecture
• The candidate needs to have strong technical communication skills to lead investigations with engineers of multiple disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, solid time management skills
• Candidate must have an ability to participate in multiple cross-functional projects concurrently in a rapidly changing environment, within established timelines and have a demonstrated ability to learn and embrace new and changing technologies
• Work experience in large enterprise IT environment and technical certifications is a plus
• Ability to work in a challenging, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. Must be solution-oriented, a team player with the ability to identify and escalate issues in a timely manner, and be proactive in driving solutions
• Individual must be able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Full professional proficiency in English (read/write/speak)
• Must be punctual and detail-oriented
• Must possess an excellent ability to follow-up on planned actions

Salary Range

$90,000 - $115,000

The salary offered 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. The salary offered 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.

EEO Statement

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.

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