Staff Data Center Systems Software Architect

Supermicro

. Design and develop software connecting to and monitoring Building Management Systems and hardware subsystems in data center racks .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for Building Management Systems, with strong capabilities in real-time monitoring, control, and automation of datacenter infrastructure. Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and Go, with a solid understanding of hardware interfaces and cloud orchestration technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software EngineeringBuilding Management Systems IntegrationPython ProgrammingLinux Systems ProgrammingCloud Orchestration

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentReal-Time MonitoringControl SystemsAPI DevelopmentEmbedded Software SystemsBMC InterfacesIPMIModbusBACnetTelemetry

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesPrometheusGrafanaDCBBS Cloud OrchestrationMonitoring Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Building Automation CertificationDatacenter Infrastructure Certification

Industry Keywords

Datacenter InfrastructureFacilities EngineeringBuilding AutomationElectrical EngineeringSensor Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowCloudGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPrometheusPythonC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop software connecting to and monitoring Building Management Systems and hardware subsystems in data center racks
Enable real-time monitoring, control, and automation of power, cooling, and environmental sensors
Build applications, services, and drivers for BMC, IPMI, Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Redfish, and similar interfaces
Define software architecture for datacenter hardware control and telemetry systems
Develop services to capture, process, and expose real-time power, thermal, airflow, and rack-level sensor telemetry
Collaborate with electrical engineering, hardware, infrastructure, and AI engineering teams
Implement and maintain datacenter and building automation protocols
Create APIs and integration layers for DCBBS cloud orchestration and monitoring platforms
Maintain architecture documentation, integration runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and onboarding materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in software engineering, including experience building software that interfaces directly with hardware
Experience with BMS integration or industrial/building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP)
Experience with monitoring and alerting solutions as well as storage and retrieval
Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Go
Familiarity with EE-adjacent hardware interfaces and concepts (BMC, IPMI, sensors, firmware interaction)
Experience with Linux systems programming and low-level or driver-adjacent software development
Understanding of datacenter infrastructure fundamentals (power distribution, cooling, rack-level systems)
Experience with Redfish, IPMI, or BMC firmware interfaces
Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts (power distribution, sensors, telemetry)
Experience with real-time or embedded software systems
Knowledge of cloud orchestration and monitoring stacks (e.g., Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana)
Prior experience in datacenter hardware, facilities engineering, or building automation industries
Certifications relevant to building automation or datacenter infrastructure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential bonus compensation
Equity award program participation