Senior Software Engineering Manager

NetApp; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager for the Core Software Engineering group in Bengaluru. You will drive engineering projects and provide development support by coordinating with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Storage and AI partners, to deliver ONTAP solutions.

You will manage software development and QA activities, shape long-term plans, and lead organizational change while building high-performing teams that align with NetApp values in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering or cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to drive software-defined storage and related projects.
• Experience with SDLC and QA coordination in fast‑paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects across NetApp ecosystem.
• Coordinate execution and ensure timely delivery of software solutions.
• Develop and grow leaders within the organization.
• Align teams to company values and strategic objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Strategic initiatives

People / team management

Education

Industry experience 12–18y

Managerial experience 6+ years

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager for the Core Software Engineering group, you will drive engineering projects and development support by collaborating with cross-functional teams across NetApp, including our partners in Cloud Storage and AI. You will direct the activities of software systems development and quality assurance functions to build and maintain solutions in ONTAP. You will impact the planning, execution, and delivery of parallel projects, enabling NetApp customers to embrace our Enterprise, Cloud, and AI solutions.

Job Requirements

• Manage cross-functional projects involving multiple teams to deliver software-defined storage solutions.
• Coordinate execution across diverse groups to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive organizational and cultural change across the team.
• Identify, develop, and grow leaders within the organization.
• Build and sustain high-performing, engaged teams.
• Align teams to core company values.
• Create, influence, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Ensure effective execution of long-term plans and business objectives.
• Make decisions with significant operational or financial implications.
• Optimize processes, resources, and outcomes for efficiency.
• Apply deep domain expertise to solve complex technical or business issues.
• Develop medium- and long-range plans to address challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to vice presidents.
• Work effectively across different functions and business units.
• Partner with support teams to resolve escalations efficiently.
• Interface with customers and partners to understand issues and drive solutions.

Education

• 12–18 years of overall industry experience in software development, cloud, or storage technologies (adjustable based on the role level).
• 6+ years of experience as a Manager, leading engineering or cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead teams through the full software development life cycle.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional groups (Development, QA, Automation).
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities.

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.

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.