Software Engineer

Job Summary 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. Job 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. Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, development, debugging, testing, and customer support. 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. Exhibit excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across remote teams. Analyze failures, debug complex issues across software layers, and drive root-cause resolution. Be familiar with CI/CD pipelines, test infrastructure, and modern development practices. Mentor junior engineers and help drive engineering best practices within the team. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).  Demonstrated ability to work independently on moderately to highly complex problems and drive effective solutions.  The target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 253,000 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