Data Center Network Architect

Job Req ID: 27035

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 seeking a seasoned Data Center Network Architect to lead the design of scalable, high-performance network fabrics. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to enable services like AI infrastructure, GPU-as-a-Service, and collocation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Clos-based architecture, customer-centric design, and service enablement. You will define the network architecture roadmap and drive delivery of business-aligned infrastructure solutions in close collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect Scalable Data Center Fabrics
  Design Clos-based leaf-spine network architectures to support GPU clusters, AI workloads, and enterprise infrastructure across multi-rack and multi-site environments.
• Deliver Customer-Centric Network Solutions
  Translate customer requirements into robust network designs. Lead presales efforts, POCs, and solution development for colocation, cloud, and hosted services.
• Enable Business-Driven Infrastructure Services
  Architect and launch new service offerings such as GPU-as-a-Service, hybrid cloud interconnects, secure tenant access, and regional PoP connectivity.
• Lead Cross-Functional Execution & Communication
  Collaborate across operations, facilities, and sales to align design and delivery. Present technical strategies and architecture of roadmaps to internal leadership and customers.
• Define Standards & Design Artifacts
  Create and maintain architecture standards, LLDs/HLDs, port maps, and deployment templates to ensure consistency and operational readiness.
• Evaluate Emerging Tech & Build Strategic Partnerships
  Lead technology assessments across DPUs, optical systems, and AI-capable switching. Forge strategic relationships with vendors and partners to influence roadmap direction.
• Mentor and Drive Continuous Improvement
  Guide team development, improve architectural workflows, reduce technical debt, and champion automation and documentation best practices.

Qualifications:

• 10–15 years of experience in network architecture, with a focus on enterprise and hyperscale data center environments
• Proven experience designing and deploying Clos/leaf-spine topologies in production environments
• Strong knowledge of Layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and data center overlays (VXLAN, EVPN)
• Deep experience with RDMA technologies including RoCEv2 and InfiniBand, particularly in GPU and HPC environments
• Background in customer-facing roles including solution architecture or technical pre-sales engagements
• Experience leading design for hybrid cloud connectivity, PoP builds, and inter-DC architecture
• Strong understanding of GPU cluster networking, AI workloads, and high-throughput east-west traffic patterns
• Proficiency in network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and GitOps pipelines
• Ability to translate technical designs into customer-ready infrastructure and service offerings
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive and customer engagement
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or Arista ACE are highly desirable

Salary Range

$140,000 - $160,000 

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.

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.