Principal Engineer (Cloud Storage & Distributed Systems)

NetApp; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp's Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is pursuing a principal engineer to design, develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems spanning storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and user experience. The role demands ownership from design through production in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with AI-native engineering practices.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud storage and leadership, with Go, Python, REST, Kubernetes, and CI/CD experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Experience in data management or cloud storage platforms is preferred.
• Certifications in cloud technologies are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and operate cloud-scale distributed systems across storage, networking and infrastructure.
• Lead design and production delivery with emphasis on reliability and performance.

Skills

Go/Golang

Python

REST APIs

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Distributed Systems

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT

Data Management/Cloud Storage background

Azure/AWS/GCP certifications

Tools

ONTAP or similar

Job description

Own Every Moment at NetApp

At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

Own Every Moment at NetApp

At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about cloud technologies and eager to develop innovative cloud-based solutions? NetApp's Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is building industry-leading cloud storage services that power mission-critical enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. We are looking for a highly motivated principal engineer to help architect, develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems that span storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and user experience. This is a unified engineering role where engineers are expected to contribute across development, automated validation, performance, operational readiness, and service reliability. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership from design through production, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. While programming language experience, we expect engineers to incorporate AI-native engineering practices.

Job Requirements

• 15+ years in Software/Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years in Storage & Data Management platforms (ONTAP or similar).
• 10+ years in Technical Leadership roles.
• Strong background in Distributed Systems, Cloud Storage, File Systems, Databases, or Infrastructure Services.
• Expertise in Go/Golang; Python for automation and CI/CD.
• Experience with REST APIs, Microservices, Kubernetes, Containers, and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud-native platforms.
• Strong focus on Scalability, Reliability, Observability, Automation, and Security.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• 15+ years in Software/Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years in Storage & Data Management platforms (ONTAP or similar).
• 10+ years in Technical Leadership roles.
• Strong background in Distributed Systems, Cloud Storage, File Systems, Databases, or Infrastructure Services.
• Expertise in Go/Golang; Python for automation and CI/CD.
• Experience with REST APIs, Microservices, Kubernetes, Containers, and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud-native platforms.
• Strong focus on Scalability, Reliability, Observability, Automation, and Security.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Education

• 15+ years of experience in Software/Systems Engineering with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale products and services.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Management, Storage Platforms, or Cloud Storage Systems (e.g., ONTAP or similar enterprise storage technologies).
• 10+ years of technical leadership experience, driving architecture, design, and delivery of complex software systems.
• Strong foundation in Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Storage Technologies, Networking, Data Structures, and Software Engineering principles.
• Relevant certifications in Azure, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, or Cloud Technologies are a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and industry experience will also be considered.

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.

Submitting an Application

To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.

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.