Software Engineer

NetApp • Waltham, MA, US • $160k - $215k / year • 3m ago

Own Every Moment at NetApp

At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins.

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering an enterprise‑class NetApp Software Defined Storage (SDS) product. You will participate in the full lifecycle of cloud‑based SDS solutions—from feature design and definition to development, testing, and deployment. Operating within the core product engineering team, you will work across cloud hyperscaler platforms like Google, Azure and partner with them. This role requires strong technical depth, hands-on engineering excellence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior engineers, partner teams, SREs, and Product Managers. You will contribute to scalable, reliable storage systems that power mission-critical cloud workloads, ensuring internal and external customer needs are met.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test new product features involving complex and interdependent distributed systems.
Deliver high‑quality, maintainable code across cloud‑native storage components.
Independently drive feature development from design to completion.
Participate in technical discussions within the team and across partner groups.
Collaborate with cloud hyperscalers and internal stakeholders on solutions built for first party cloud native platforms.
Work closely with SRE, Product Management, and cross-functional engineering teams to align on design, requirements, and execution.
Contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions, and problem investigations.
Mentor junior engineers in best practices and technical execution.Ensure solutions meet scalability, reliability, and performance goals for enterprise-class cloud storage systems.

Job Requirements

8+ Years of Software Engineering/Development Experience.

Technical Skills

Strong experience in software design, development, and system-level architecture.
Proficiency in programming languages, with Go, Python, C++, or C.
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes; hands-on experience building or deploying micro-services using Docker and Kubernetes.
Practical experience with public cloud providers such as GCP, Azure, or AWS.
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, distributed systems, and modern programming practices.

Preferred Domain Expertise

Experience in Networking and Storage a plus, especially in cloud‑based or distributed storage systems.
Exposure to Software Defined Storage or large-scale cloud‑native data platforms.
Understanding of high‑availability systems, filesystems, or networking protocols.

Soft Skills & Attributes

Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written).
Demonstrated ability to lead features or small teams independently.
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies and complex systems.
Creative, results-driven mindset with a passion for building high‑quality products.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, Masters degree preferred.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is $160,000-$215,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.

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 You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's 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 you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.

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