Software Engineer

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, Oracle, Amazon and partner with them. This role requires strong technical depth, hands-on engineering excellence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other 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.

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 12+ Years of Software Engineering/Development Experience.

Lead Experience is highely preferred.  Waltham, MA is preferred location, might be open to RTP, NC and San Jose, CA.    Technical Skills Strong experience in software design, development, and system-level architecture. Proficiency in programming languages C++, or C preferred. Secondary  Go, Python. Deep knowledge of cloud technologies ; hands-on experience building or deploying distributed storage systems at scale. Practical experience with public cloud providers such as  GCP ,  Azure , OCI  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.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s preferred.

The target salary range for this position is 196,350 - 292,600 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.  At NetApp, we embrace a