Firmware Engineer

NetApp; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop high-quality embedded software and firmware for storage systems and flash-based performance enhancements. You will contribute to the architecture, development, testing, and optimization across processors, memory technologies, and system management capabilities.

Qualifications include 5+ years in software development with embedded systems, strong C/C++/Python skills, Linux experience, and a track record in unit/functional/integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, including embedded systems, hardware-oriented software, and low-level driver development.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git/GitHub.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing unit, functional, and integration tests.
• Experience designing and developing embedded software and firmware.
• Proficiency with Linux, FreeBSD, or other UNIX-based operating systems.
• Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD practices to enable efficient development and deployment processes.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and frameworks to improve software quality, productivity, and engineering effectiveness.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical challenges that are often non-routine and require innovative approaches.
• Apply technical expertise and experience to drive solutions and deliver high-quality results.
• Take ownership of key deliverables and contribute to the successful execution of projects.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, project teams, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Communicate and influence technical decisions with employees ranging from individual contributors to vice president-level leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Git

Unit testing

Embedded software

Linux

CI/CD

AI tools

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for developing high-quality embedded software and firmware for NetApp storage systems and flash-based performance enhancement solutions. You will contribute to the design and development of innovative technologies that power industry-leading storage platforms, supporting the latest processors, memory technologies, protocols, and system management capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Analyzing and defining software and firmware requirements.
• Designing software architectures and technical solutions.
• Developing, integrating, testing, and debugging software and firmware.
• Performing performance analysis and optimization.
• Supporting early customer engagements and sustaining activities.
• Providing technical leadership and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver new platforms and features.

Responsibility

• Solve complex technical challenges that are often non-routine and require innovative approaches.
• Apply technical expertise and experience to drive solutions and deliver high-quality results.
• Take ownership of key deliverables and contribute to the successful execution of projects.

Interaction

• Collaborate effectively with engineers, project teams, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Communicate and influence technical decisions with employees ranging from individual contributors to vice president-level leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, including embedded systems, hardware-oriented software, and low-level driver development.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git/GitHub.
• Hands‑on experience developing and executing unit, functional, and integration tests.
• Experience designing and developing embedded software and firmware.
• Proficiency with Linux, FreeBSD, or other UNIX-based operating systems.
• Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD practices to enable efficient development and deployment processes.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and frameworks to improve software quality, productivity, and engineering effectiveness.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with platform management technologies such as IPMI, Redfish, Swordfish, and environmental monitoring frameworks.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces including RS‑232, I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
• Experience with x86-based architectures, memory technologies (NVRAM, Flash), and networking hardware.
• Familiarity with storage and interconnect technologies such as SATA, SAS, PCIe, and NVMe.

Desired Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively to deliver high-quality solutions within aggressive timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a creative approach to technical challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practices.
• Ability to apply standard engineering principles and practices to solve complex technical problems.

Work Arrangement

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.