Staff Engineer SDET

NetApp, Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a StaffSDET to join the StorageGRID team, building AWS-compatible object storage powering AI data lakes. You will own end-to-end system test strategies, develop scalable automation, and drive non-functional testing across complex distributed workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration with developers to shift-left quality, mentorship of SDET teams, and continual quality improvements in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years in software testing/quality engineering.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, APIs and Linux.
• Experience with CI/CD and scalable test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end system test strategy.
• Build scalable, efficient automation and regression frameworks.
• Improve test coverage across distributed workflows.
• Lead non-functional testing (performance, reliability, scalability, failover).
• Collaborate with dev teams to embed quality early (shift-left).
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous quality improvements.
• Mentor SDET teams and raise the bar on automation and testing practices.

Skills

System testing

Automation

Python

Ruby

Perl

Distributed systems

APIs

Linux

AWS

NoSQL

CI/CD

Agile

Performance testing

Mentorship

Education

BE/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Selenium

Job description

Job Summary

Join NetApp's StorageGRID team, building AWS-compatible object storage powering next-gen AI data lakes. As a StaffSDET, you'll work with top engineers to drive quality, build scalable test automation, and ensure high-performance cloud storage systems.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive end-to-end system test strategy
• Build scalable, efficient automation and regression frameworks
• Improve test coverage across complex distributed workflows
• Lead non-functional testing (performance, reliability, scalability, failover)
• Collaborate with dev teams to embed quality early (shift-left)
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous quality improvements
• Mentor SDET teams and raise the bar on automation and testing practices

What You Bring

• Strong experience in system testing & automation (Python/Ruby/Perl)
• Expertise in distributed systems (APIs, networking, Linux, AWS, NoSQL)
• Experience with CI/CD, Agile, and scalable test frameworks
• Hands-on in performance, concurrency, and reliability testing
• Ability to lead, mentor, and drive quality initiatives

Nice to Have

• Experience with large-scale storage or distributed platforms
• Exposure to chaos testing, workload modelling, and AI-driven testing

Education

• 12-15 years in software testing/quality engineering
• BE/MS in Computer Science or related field

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.

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.