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NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization."-George Kurian, CEO

Job Summary

As a Principal Engineer in NetApp’s Cloud Storage organization, you will lead and execute our most challenging and complex projects. You will be responsible for decomposing complex problems into simple solutions, understanding system interdependencies and limitations, and possessing expert knowledge in Data Storage, disaster recovery (Ex: ONTAP), cloud architectures, performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, engineering best practices, and testing methods.

In addition to your technical expertise, you will also be responsible for partnering with technical and product leaders of all major cloud providers, writing/reviewing code, mentoring and developing others, influencing multiple NetApp teams, and making critical technical decisions. You will be crucial in helping NetApp stay ahead of the curve and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

You are expected to have a strong technical point of view, work with our internal and external partners, and earn their trust with empathy. Your ability to communicate clearly with the top leaders of multiple high-profile companies and use data to defend your decisions will be crucial for this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design, architecture, implementation, and delivery of complex software engineering projects in the cloud storage
  • Serve as a technical leader on demanding, cross-functional engineering projects
  • Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straightforward solutions and fully understand system interdependencies and limitation
  • Understand NetApp’s existing systems, their interdependencies, and limitations
  • Possess expert knowledge in Storage and disaster recovery (Ex, ONTAP), modern cloud architectures, microservices architecture, Kubernetes, Golang/C# or another major object-oriented programming language, performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices. Influence multiple internal teams and external partners without authority and with strong empathy. (This is an IC role)
  • Assist in the career development of others, actively coach and mentor other senior engineers on advanced technical issues
  • Contribute to building intellectual property through patents.
  • Architect and build modern CD/CI infrastructure, which works all the time for several hundred developers working on a multitude of interconnected software deployment pipelines
  • Architect and design modern, cloud-native QA framework and components.

Job Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering.

  • 5+ years of experience in data management systems & storage platforms for managing and storing data across various workloads and environments. (Ex: NetApp’s ONTAP or similar systems).

  • 5+ years of expert-level hands-on experience in highly scalable cloud architectures, including service-oriented architectures, cloud-native (FAAS, PAAS), and cloud storage services (NOSQL and relational DB, etc.).
  • Excellent experience building fault-tolerant and high-scale distributed architecture on one of the major cloud providers.
  • Proactive and self-driven, with strong technical judgment and influential skills.
  • Ability to influence Directors, VPs, and SVP as a critical technical adviser.
  • Expertise in providing both architectural guidance and detailed technical direction.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to effectively engage with customers, stakeholders, and the engineering community.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent experience. Masters preferred.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 225,540 - 317,020 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 (PTO), 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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

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Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.


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