Software Engineer 4
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.
All internal movements within the Product Group via requisition will be lateral, offering valuable growth opportunities to extend your skills in a new area. Opportunities for a promotion will be reviewed in the normal course of business, aligned with our promotion process.
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