Software Development Engineer in Test (Python)

NetApp; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp in Bengaluru, India, is hiring Software Engineers to design and develop features for NetApp’s ONTAP storage OS. You will join a team responsible for development, testing, and debugging of distributed software powering NetApp cloud, hybrid-cloud, and on-prem solutions.

This entry-level role emphasizes systems thinking, collaboration across cross-functional teams, and quick learning to deliver results in a hybrid work environment. Strong Python and storage testing experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Strong Python and test automation experience.
• Experience with Linux/Unix, multithreading, and debugging distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Validate SAN/block storage features, including test design, execution, and defect lifecycle management.
• Develop functional, integration, stress, and scale tests for distributed storage systems.
• Drive automation-first testing approaches and improve code/test coverage across components.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Linux/Unix

Distributed systems

Debugging

CI/CD

Test infrastructure

Storage technologies

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Distributed testing

Linux tooling

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

We are hiring Software Engineers to be involved in development & design of the features for NetApp’s flagship storage operating system ONTAP.

ONTAP is a feature rich stack with its rich data management capabilities that has tremendous value to our customers and are used in mission critical applications across the world.You will work as part of a team responsible for the development, testing and debugging of distributed software that drives NetApp cloud, hybrid-cloud and on-premises solutions.

As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Software engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development. This is an entry-level technical position that requires an individual to be systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, able to work in a small and large cross-functional teams, willing to learn and driven to produce results.

Job Requirements

• Develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure using Python and related technologies
• Validation for SAN/block storage features, including test design, execution, and defect lifecycle management
• Develop functional, integration, stress, and scale tests for distributed storage systems
• Drive automation-first testing approaches and improve code/test coverage across components
• Analyze failures, debug issues across software layers, and drive root cause resolution.Strong programming skills in Python (mandatory).
• Experience with system-level testing and debugging of distributed systems
• Understanding of Linux/Unix systems, multithreading, and system internals
• Experience in test automation for scale, performance, and stress scenarios
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test infrastructure, and modern development workflows.
• Strong debugging skills across software and system layers.
• Experience in storage technologies is a plus

Education

Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

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.