Senior Software Engineer C C And System Design

Job Summary

Member of a software engineering team involved in development & design of the features related to AI/ML for NetApp’s flagship storage operating ONTAP.

ONTAP is a feature rich stack with its rich data management capabilities that has tremendous value to our customers and are used in mission critical applications across the world. You will work as part of a team responsible for the development, testing and debugging of distributed software that drives NetApp cloud, hybrid-cloud and on-premises solutions.

As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Software engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development.

This is a mid-level technical lead position that requires an individual to be broad-thinking, systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, able to lead large cross-functional teams, and driven to produce results.

Job Requirements

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++ required, Python is optional
• System/Kernel programming, Experience with Filesystems or Networking or file/cloud protocols is a must
• Proven track record of leading mid to large sized projects
• This position requires an individual to be creative, team-oriented, a quick learner and driven to produce results.
• Responsible for providing support in the development and testing activities of other engineers that involve several inter-dependencies
• Participate in technical discussions within the team and with other groups within Business Units associated with specified projects
• Willing to work on additional tasks and responsibilities that will contribute towards team, department and company goals
• A strong understanding and experience with concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow is a Plus
  
  

General Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills are required
• Work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high-quality standards.
• Possesses sufficient technical knowledge and experience to pick up new expertise quickly with guidance from the architects.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies
• Participate in all phases of product development cycle: from product definition and design, through implementation, debugging, testing and early customer support
• Resourceful in applying creative ideas to solve problem.
• Lead Critical and/or high-visibility customer support engagements
  
  

Education

• Typically requires a minimum of 8-12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  
  

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why Youll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you wont wait for the perfect moment—youll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: Thats how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If youre ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.

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