Software Engineer (C, C++)

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

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a software engineer to contribute to AI/ML features for ONTAP, NetApp’s flagship storage operating system. You will develop and debug distributed software powering cloud, hybrid-cloud, and on-prem solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams across technology domains.

The role emphasizes system/kernel programming, data structures, and architecture concepts, with AI/ML framework experience considered a plus. A hybrid work model is supported.

Qualifications

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++
• System/Kernel programming experience
• Experience with Filesystems or Networking or file/cloud protocols
• Proven track record of leading mid to large sized projects
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, data structures
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead mid- to large-sized software projects and contribute to design, coding, testing and debugging of distributed software
• Participate in technical discussions across teams and groups within the Business Units
• Support development and testing activities of other engineers with inter-dependent components
• Contribute to architecture discussions and learn new technologies
• Lead critical/high-visibility customer support engagements

Skills

C/C++

System/Kernel programming

Filesystems

Networking

AI/ML frameworks

Leadership of projects

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years experience

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

Member of a software engineering team involved in development & design of the features related to AI/ML for NetApp’s flagship storage operating 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 a mid-level technical position that requires an individual to be broad-thinking, 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

• Excellent coding skills in C/C++ required, Python is optional
• System/Kernel programming, Experience with Filesystems or Networking or file/cloud protocols is a must
• Proven track record of leading mid to large sized projects
• This position requires an individual to be creative, team-oriented, a quick learner and driven to produce results.
• Responsible for providing support in the development and testing activities of other engineers that involve several inter-dependencies
• Participate in technical discussions within the team and with other groups within Business Units associated with specified projects
• Willing to work on additional tasks and responsibilities that will contribute towards team, department and company goals
• A strong understanding and experience with concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow is a Plus

General Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills are required
• Work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high-quality standards.
• Possesses sufficient technical knowledge and experience to pick up new expertise quickly with guidance from the architects.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies
• Participate in all phases of product development cycle: from product definition and design, through implementation, debugging, testing and early customer support
• Resourceful in applying creative ideas to solve problem.
• Lead Critical and/or high-visibility customer support engagements

Education

• Typically requires a minimum of 4-8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 1 years experience; or equivalent 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.

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.