Software Engineer

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

Job summary

NetApp in Cork, Ireland is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and develop cutting-edge features for our flagship storage operating system. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and contribute to both existing product enhancements and new development.

If you’re systems-focused, team-oriented, and passionate about technology, this is your chance to grow and make an impact within a hybrid work environment that balances in-office collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system-level software development experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Unix/Linux system programming.
• Strong knowledge of OS internals and multi-threaded programming.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features for NetApp’s storage OS.
• Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including debugging and testing.
• Resolve engineering challenges and address escalations effectively.
• Collaborate with QA, test engineering, and other teams to understand use cases and deliver value.
• Contribute to scalable, high-performance system software solutions.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Unix/Linux

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Embedded Systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge features for our flagship storage operating system, collaborate with cross-functional teams, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to both existing product enhancements and new development.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge features for our flagship storage operating system, collaborate with cross-functional teams, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to both existing product enhancements and new development.

If you're systems-focused, team-oriented, and passionate about technology, this is your chance to grow and make an impact

Essential Functions

• Design and develop innovative features for NetApp’s storage operating system.


• Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including debugging, testing, and customer support.


• Resolve engineering challenges and address escalations effectively.


• Work collaboratively with other peer team members and other teams on the product like QA, Systemic Test Engineering support and other dependent engineering teams to understand customer use cases, deliver solutions and bring in the value from those teams into work done within the team.


• Contribute to scalable, high-performance system software solutions.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in system-level software development with a focus on quality and performance.


• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related fields.


• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Unix/Linux system programming.


• Strong knowledge of OS internals, algorithms, and multi-threaded programming.


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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.