Sr. Software Engineer - Cloud Storage

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At Net App, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real‑world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, Net App is where your journey begins.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering an enterprise‑class Net App 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 hyper‑scaler 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.

• 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.

8+ Years of Software Engineering/Development Experience.

• Strong experience in software design, development, and system‑level architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages, with Go, Python, C++, or
  
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• 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.

• 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, file systems, or networking protocols.

• 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 or related field, Masters degree preferred.

The target salary range for this position is $170,000-$220,000. 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.

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