Staff Software Engineer (C/C++)

NetApp, Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

NetApp, Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a Staff Software Engineer to contribute across the lifecycle of products, including design, development, maintenance and testing. You will build expertise in core NetApp tech, cloud platforms and storage systems, and participate in design reviews from incubation to delivery.

You will lead mid to large projects, collaborate across teams, and help architect cloud-scale solutions used by thousands of customers.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ coding skills; Python optional.
• System/kernel programming with filesystem or networking experience.
• Proficiency in data structures and algorithms; cloud familiarity.
• REST API design knowledge and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience leading mid to large projects and learning new tech.

Responsibilities

• Participate in end-to-end product lifecycle from design to testing.
• Contribute to design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Build cloud-scale storage-related services for enterprise customers.

Skills

C/C++

Python (optional)

System/kernel programming

Filesystems or Networking

Data Structures & Algorithms

Cloud services experience

REST API design

Team collaboration

Education

BE/BTech in CS or EE

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

As a Staff Software Engineer you will work as part of a team of skilled engineers accountable for participating in the entire lifecycle of the products including design, development, maintenance & testing. As part of this function, you will build a deep working knowledge of core NetApp technologies, cloud technologies, storage systems and more. You will also actively participate in the coding and design process right from incubation to completion of the product. You will participate in technical discussions within the immediate group and across functions, where evaluating and executing design and development plans for products are reviewed. You will building and architecting cloud-scale products that will be used by thousands of customers.

Job Requirements

• Customer focused with good analytical,logicaland problem-solving skills.
• Focused on innovation and product quality.
• 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.
• Strong in Data Structures and algorithms.
• Experience in developing services in any of the major cloud providers preferred.
• Proven track record of leading mid to large sized projects.
• Should have a good storage and networking background and understanding of concepts around the same.
• Should be very versatile with Linux or Other UNIX OS, its technologies and understanding.
• Good understanding of REST API design and implementation.
• Shouldhaveattainedexperience and knowledge in solving complex problems.
• Should have strong aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Should be a good team player who collaborates within and outside the team.

Education

ABTech/BE in Computer ScienceorElectrical Engineering, aMaster’sdegree, or equivalent experience with12to15years of 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.

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.