Firmware and Embedded Systems Engineer

NetApp, Inc.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

NetApp, Inc. seeks a highly skilled MTS-2 Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for our cutting-edge products. The role focuses on creating robust firmware, ensuring seamless hardware/software integration, and driving quality through testing and automation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement unit and functional tests, and participate in CI/CD and code reviews, including AI-assisted coding tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in firmware or embedded software development or test.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python.
• Experience with BIOS or Embedded Systems or BootLoaders.
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Agile and Scrum methodology.
• Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) for code generation, debugging, and test automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for new and current NetApp products.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Develop and execute unit tests, built-in unit tests, and functional tests for code.
• Implement DevOps and CI/CD practices to streamline development and deployment.
• Participate in code and document reviews including validating AI generated code.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Debugging

DevOps practices

Agile/Scrum

AI coding assistants

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated MTS-2 Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in firmware development and a passion for innovation.

This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain firmware for our cutting-edge products.

Job Requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for new and current NetApp products.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Develop and execute Unit Tests, Built in Unit Test, and Functional Test for your code.
• Implement DevOps and CI/CD practices to streamline development and deployment.
• Participate in code and document reviews including validating AI generated code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in firmware or embedded software development or test.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python.
• Experience with BIOS or Embedded Systems or BootLoaders
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Agile and Scrum methodology.
• Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) for:
  • Code generation (C/C++, Python)
  • Debugging and root cause analysis
  • Writing unit tests and test automation
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during 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.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision‑making.