About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join NetApp’s ONTAP Engineering team, with a focus on SAN and block storage solutions. ONTAP is a feature-rich storage platform used in mission-critical environments across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments.

In this role, you will design, develop, and test features that power ONTAP’s QoS, Balanced Placement, and SAN technologies. This advanced individual contributor position requires strong technical depth, end-to-end ownership of features and modules, and the ability to work with limited supervision while influencing the design, development, and maintenance of complex functionality.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test features for ONTAP’s QoS, Balanced Placement, and SAN technologies.
Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, development, debugging, testing, and customer support.
Mentor junior engineers and help drive engineering best practices within the team.

Requirements

8–12 years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record of owning and delivering features for complex subsystems.
Design and develop innovative features for NetApp’s storage operating system.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems, multithreading, and system internals.
Understand file systems, data paths, replication, and high-availability systems.
Have experience with storage technologies, preferably SAN protocols such as FC, iSCSI, and NVMe-oF.
Possess strong proficiency in C, C++, and Unix/Linux system programming.
Be familiar with CI/CD pipelines, test infrastructure, and modern development practices.
Exhibit excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across remote teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

We Offer

Competitive salary range of 170,000 - 253,000 USD.
Comprehensive benefits package including 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).

About the Company

NetApp is a global, cloud-led, data-centric company that helps organizations around the world manage and protect their most important data. We are committed to innovation and excellence in storage and data management solutions.

Location

Morrisville, NC, US

Requisition ID

136296

Nearest Major Market

Raleigh

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