Director, GPU System Architect

Job Req ID: 26569

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 currently seeking an experienced product director/manager or GPU System Architect. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of GPU System Architecture with strong know-how of GPU System Firmware and AI workloads. You will collaborate across silicon, system, software engineering teams, validation, thermal teams to launch hardware platforms that deliver optimal performance, power efficiency and cost for large-scale deployment. 

This role will be based in our headquarters located in San Jose, CA. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage complex GPU computing solutions based on Supermicro server hardware to deliver leading edge systems to the market
• Understand customer requirements, and work with internal engineering teams to define and provide a solution that meets all expectations and on schedule. Working effectively with various internal cross functional teams is fundamental to this role
• Interface with silicon, mechanical, firmware, software and rack teams to deliver custom solutions for key large customers
• Translate workload requirements into optimized hardware system designs, with focus on PCIe, NVLink, power delivery, thermals and custom firmware
• Work closely with liquid cooling experts to ensure customer has a complete solution at the rack and cluster level 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 12 years of experience in hardware/system architecture, with a focus on GPU-accelerated systems.
• Deep knowledge of GPU system hardware design, power delivery, high-speed I/O (PCIe, CXL, NVLink, Hypertransport), networking and thermal management.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and thermal design constraints in dense form factors
• Familiarity with Firmware, Linux, Windows, and virtualization platforms 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize, solve problems in a time-sensitive manner but with a holistic view and objectives in mind 
• Knowledge and familiarity with liquid cooling technologies (DLC, CDUs, immersion) will be an added advantage
• Good communication skills and serve as a reliable and trusted technical advisor
• Strong leadership – indirectly manage multi-functional teams with high efficiency, able to resolve complex issues and deliver result under pressure and stringent deadlines 
• Ability to present the corporate brand, product messaging and solutions to customers 

Salary Range

$219,000 - $249,000

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.