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Sr. Software Engineer-System Validation

Super Micro Computer Merindad de Sotoscueva, Castile and León, Spain

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Posted Jul 9, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Hands-on Linux DevOps/System Engineer (Senior; ~8 years exp) bridging low-level system engineering and test automation

**Stack/tools: ** Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Bash/Shell, Python, Git, Jenkins, Robot Framework, Ansible, cloud-init, kickstart; postfix; automated BIOS/BMC provisioning; test logging/DBs and frontend dashboard integration

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Automate server OS provisioning/builds on Ubuntu/RHEL; maintain DevOps environment for varying system configurations

  • Provision/configure test nodes including BIOS/BMC settings; baseline OS install understanding and Linux administration

  • Develop/maintain Python-based automated test modules and tooling (including scripts for DB logging and dashboard reporting)

  • Must-have skills:

    • ~8+ years implementing best practices for Linux servers; strong Ubuntu + RHEL admin knowledge

    • 4+ years with Bash/Shell and strong Python for test automation

    • Git version control; experience with Jenkins/Robot Framework/Ansible

    • Postfix configuration experience; ability to write cloud-init and/or kickstart from scratch

    • Independent problem-solving and collaborative execution

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Familiarity with Intel/AMD/NVIDIA toolkits (CUDA, ROCm)

    • Django/Celery and REST API experience

    • Data center systems architecture familiarity

    • Basic networking/firewall/security (SSL, web technologies)

  • Location & work type: Not specified in the provided text (salary range lis

Full Description

Job Req ID: 28471

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 highly skilled and motivated Engineer who will bridge the gap between low level System Engineering and high-level test automation. A hands-on Linux DevOps Engineer specializing in maintaining Server Infrastructure who will automate the software build, provisioning process, and administering of RHEL/Ubuntu Server Systems. You would also be implementing backend solutions for test automation with PythonEssential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will Automate the software build, installing and provisioning on Ubuntu OS and maintain the DevOps Environment to suit different System configuration requirements. Requires understanding of Linux System administration and developing baseline OS installs. Automate provisioning of test nodes, including BIOS/BMC configuration. This role also includes developing automated test content that integrates with the test automation framework. You will maintain scalable test modules in python. Create scripts and tools that interact with databases to log test results and interface with frontend dashboards for real-time reporting. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices in Software Engineering Provide support and work collaboratively with team members

Qualifications

Required Skills

8 years developing and implementing best practices for Linux servers. Working knowledge of Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems administration 4+ years working experience with Bash/Shell and strong Python skills for test automation in the lab. Experience using Git for codebase version control Experience with DevOps/testing frameworks like Jenkins, Robot framework, and Ansible Experience with maintaining and configuring postfix (email service) Experience writing cloud-init and kickstart configurations from scratch. Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice to have

Familiar with Intel/AMD/NVIDIA development tool kits such as CUDA, ROCm is a plus Experience with Django/Celery and working with RESTful APIs is an added advantage Understanding of the Data Center Systems architecture is a plus Basic networking/firewall understanding and familiarity with security protocols, firewalls, SSL certificates, and web-based technologies Salary Range $145,000 - $170,000 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.

Linux System AdministrationPythonBashShell ScriptingUbuntuRed Hat Enterprise LinuxDevOpsJenkinsRobot FrameworkAnsibleGitBIOSBMCCloud-initKickstartTest Automationmulti-location

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