Field Applications Engineer

Supermicro

. Support senior engineers and management in coordinating projects for large enterprise customers .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems and hardware engineering, with a strong foundation in x86 and ARM architectures, and effective communication skills to support customer interactions and project coordination.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems EngineeringHardware DebuggingX86 ArchitectureARM ArchitectureCustomer Communication

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringHardware DebuggingX86 ArchitectureARM ArchitectureStorage SolutionsBasic Scripting in BASHBasic Scripting in Python

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsTeamworkProactive AttitudeAbility to Manage Multiple Tasks

Tools & Technologies

LinuxWindowsVirtualization PlatformsIpmitoolRedfish API

Industry Keywords

Data Center SolutionsServer SolutionsTechnical Issue ResolutionCustomer SatisfactionProofs of Concept

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support senior engineers and management in coordinating projects for large enterprise customers
Collaborate with engineering, sales, and support teams to deliver hardware and software solutions
Manage customer communications and follow up on technical issues and project updates
Assist in deploying and maintaining data center and server solutions using x86 and ARM architectures
Troubleshoot compute, storage, and networking environments
Participate in testing, documentation, and reporting for ongoing and new projects
Contribute to setup guides, product notes, and knowledge base articles
Support training and pre-sales activities by preparing materials and learning product features
Work across departments to ensure customer satisfaction and timely issue resolution
Build and demonstrate proofs of concept meeting or exceeding customer business needs
Present the corporate brand, product messaging, and solutions to customers
Visit on-site facilities and operations to enable solution integration and issue resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of experience in systems, hardware, or application engineering
Internship or academic project experience is a plus
Basic understanding of x86 and ARM architectures, CPU/GPU platforms, and storage solutions
Solid hardware system debugging and diagnostics skills
Familiarity with firmware, Linux, Windows, and virtualization platforms is a plus
Familiarity with server management tools, including ipmitool and Redfish API
Basic scripting in BASH or Python is a plus
Good communication skills and teamwork with a proactive attitude
Ability to manage multiple small tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential participation in bonus programs
Potential participation in equity award programs
Equal opportunity employment