Staff Engineer SDET

Join NetApp’s StorageGRID team, building AWS-compatible object storage powering next-gen AI data lakes. As a Staff SDET, you’ll work with top engineers to drive  quality, build scalable test automation, and ensure high-performance cloud storage systems. Job Requirements What You’ll Do Own and drive end-to-end system test strategy Build scalable, efficient automation and regression frameworks Improve test coverage across complex distributed workflows Lead non-functional testing (performance, reliability, scalability, failover) Collaborate with dev teams to embed quality early (shift-left) Drive root-cause analysis and continuous quality improvements Mentor SDET teams and raise the bar on automation and testing practices What You Bring Strong experience in system testing & automation (Python/Ruby/Perl) Expertise in distributed systems (APIs, networking, Linux, AWS, NoSQL) Experience with CI/CD, Agile, and scalable test frameworks Hands-on in performance, concurrency, and reliability testing Ability to lead, mentor, and drive quality initiatives Nice to Have Experience with large-scale storage or distributed platforms Exposure to chaos testing, workload modelling, and AI-driven testing Education 12-15 years in software testing/quality engineering BE/MS in Computer Science or related field 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.

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.

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. Submitting an Application To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application. AI Disclosure For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.