Test Engineer/OS Certification Engineer

Super Micro Computer Inc

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apache Hadoop, Automation, BIOS Hardware, Big Data, Booting, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), Debugging Skills, Device Drivers, Diversity, Embedded Systems, Enterprise Computing, Genetics, Hardware Components, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet of Things, Interoperability, Kernel Programming, Linux Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Operations Center, Operating Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Architecture, Server Hardware, Software Patches, System Test, System Validation, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Test Automation, Test Scripts, Test Suite, Testing, Testing Servers, Ubuntu, Unix Shell Programming, Validation Testing
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
6 days ago

Job Req ID: 29121

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:

We are looking for an OS Certification Engineer to execute operating system certification, compatibility testing, and compliance validation across enterprise server platforms and hardware components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • OS Certification Execution: Run official Linux certification test suites (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu certification) on server platforms.
  • Platform Validation: Assist in validating system images, drivers, kernel patches, and firmware (BIOS/UEFI/BMC) for hardware interoperability.
  • Network & Driver Validation: Test server-level networking stacks, interface cards, and protocol compatibility (TCP/IP, DHCP, PXE boot).
  • Debugging & Log Analysis: Review system and kernel logs to identify certification failures, and coordinate findings with hardware and BIOS engineering teams.
  • Automation Support: Use and maintain automated test scripts to streamline OS deployment and certification testing pipelines.

Qualifications:

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in OS certification, Linux platform validation, or system QA testing.
  • Good foundational knowledge of server architecture, Linux operating systems, BIOS/UEFI settings, device drivers, and hardware interfaces.
  • Networking Skills: Solid understanding of configuring and diagnosing network interfaces, network boot processes (PXE), and core protocols.
  • Experience writing or modifying automation scripts using Python or Shell.

Salary Range

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.

About the Company

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Super Micro Computer Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. or Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and innovation is a premier provider of end-to-end green computing solutions for Enterprise IT, Datacenter, Cloud Computing, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro's advanced server Building Block Solutions® offers a vast array of modular, interoperable components for building energy-efficient,pplication-optimized, computing solutions. This broad line of products includes servers, blades, GPU systems, workstations, motherboards, chassis, power supplies, storage technologies, networking solutions and SuperRack® cabinets/accessories. Architecture innovations include Twin Architecture, SuperServer®, SuperBlade®, MicroCloud, Super Storage Bridge Bay (SBB), Double-Sided Storage™, Universal I/O (UIO) and WIO expansion technology all of which deliver unrivaled performance and value.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer Hardware
FOUNDED
1993
WEBSITE
https://www.supermicro.com/