Software Engineer (C/ C++ Storage)

NetApp; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NetApp's Cloud Platforms organization to help build the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure, software-defined storage, and virtualization platforms powering data management across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer with deep expertise in Linux systems, distributed storage virtualization, and cloud infrastructure platforms to drive performance and scalability across enterprise workloads.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in systems software, cloud infrastructure, or storage platform development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Deep knowledge of OS internals, concurrency, memory management, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with storage or virtualization platforms in enterprise environments.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Linux systems

Distributed storage

Cloud infrastructure

KVM/QEMU

libvirt/virtio

Storage protocols (NVMe, iSCSI, NFS,SM

AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI experience

CI/CD / IaC / observability

Debugging and performance tuning

Communication and collaboration

Independent problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

KVM/QEMU

libvirt

virtio

NVMe

Job description

Job Summary

Join NetApp's Cloud Platforms organization and help build the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure, software-defined storage, and virtualization platforms powering enterprise-scale data management solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer with deep expertise in Linux systems, distributed storage virtualization technologies, and cloud infrastructure platforms.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in systems software engineering, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, or storage platform development.
• Strong programming expertise in C/C++ and Python.
• Deep understanding of operating systems internals, concurrency, memory management, performance optimization, and systems-level debugging.
• Hands-on experience with software-defined storage systems, distributed storage platforms, or enterprise infrastructure software.
• Strong experience with virtualization technologies including KVM/QEMU, libvirt, virtio, and virtualized networking/storage infrastructure.
• Experience developing or troubleshooting storage and networking subsystems, kernel modules, or device drivers. Strong knowledge of storage technologies and protocols such as NVMe, iSCSI, NFS, SMB/CIFS, S3, or distributed block/object/file storage systems.
• Hands-on operational experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI infrastructure environments.
• Experience with CI/CD systems, automation frameworks, observability, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence technical discussions across teams.
• Ability to independently resolve most technical blockers while escalating major risks proactively.

Education

4-8 years of professional experience in software development, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

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.

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.

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.