Software Engineer (Cassandra)

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Net App is pioneering Storage GRID object storage—AWS cloud-compatible software that helps power the exponential growth of AI data lakes. As a Software Engineer, Cassandra at the MTS 4 level, you will focus primarily on Java-based Cassandra development for the distributed database layer that underpins Storage GRID metadata services, scale-out reliability, upgradeability, and enterprise customer workloads.

This role is ideal for an experienced hands-on engineer who enjoys working deep in distributed systems, database internals, open-source technologies, product integration, performance, and reliability engineering within a mission-critical object storage product.

As a Software Engineer, Cassandra on the Storage GRID team, you will operate as a strong independent contributor focused primarily on Java Cassandra development. You will design and implement Cassandra-related features, improve product integration, and strengthen scale, upgrade, and operational behavior for enterprise deployments.

At the Software Engineer, the role requires strong technical depth, end-to-end ownership, sound design judgment, and the ability to influence peers through high-quality code, thoughtful reviews, and clear technical communication.

• Storage GRID Cassandra Development & Feature Ownership
• Design and implement Java-based Cassandra features and improvements with end-to-end ownership
• Translate product, scale, upgrade, supportability, and customer requirements into clear Cassandra technical designs
• Make sound trade-offs across availability, data protection, consistency, performance, maintainability, and operational simplicity in large-scale distributed database systems

• Cassandra Internals & Storage GRID Integration
• Develop high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in Java and related database/system technologies
• Troubleshoot complex Storage GRID issues involving Cassandra storage, compaction, repair, replication, consistency, node lifecycle, and cluster behavior
• Build deep expertise in how Cassandra supports Storage GRID metadata, availability, and customer operations

• Architecture Contribution & Technical Leadership
• Participate in Cassandra and Storage GRID design reviews and propose improvements to database architecture, product integration, and operational behavior
• Influence component-level design in areas such as metadata services, observability, repair, upgradeability, node lifecycle, and cluster operations

• Open-Source & Community-Aware Development
• Apply practical knowledge of open-source development models, code review practices, issue tracking, and community-driven engineering workflows
• Work with upstream-style development expectations, including clear design rationale, high-quality patches, maintainable tests, and constructive technical discussion
• Balance product needs with broader distributed database ecosystem considerations while following company contribution, legal, and compliance processes

• Product Engineering & Customer-Focused Execution
• Deliver Cassandra changes that meet Storage GRID product requirements and release-quality standards
• Contribute to code reviews, issue triage, root-cause analysis, and test strategy for Cassandra-related Storage GRID work
• Scalability, Performance & Reliability
• Optimize Cassandra for Storage GRID scale, throughput, resiliency, node expansion, and failure recovery
• Lead performance analysis, benchmarking, capacity planning, and system tuning across Storage GRID Cassandra deployments
• Improve diagnostics,…