Software Engineer

NetApp; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a technical member for the Platform Test Engineering team to focus on software validation and testing of firmware and platform software. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Linux, C programming, and have a background in system firmware testing. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to complete moderately complex technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform software validation, testing, and automation of platform software.
• Engage in testing device firmware and platform controllers.
• Develop test tools and handle test automation scripts.

Skills

Linux

X86 platform device drivers

System firmware testing

Software validation

Test automation

C programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

As a technical member of the Platform Test Engineering(PLTE) Team within Core Storage Engineering BU, you will work as part of the team responsible for software validation, testing and automation of Platform Software, Firmware and Device FW. As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. This position requires and individual who is creative, self-motivated, team-oriented, technology savvy, and driven to produce results for the NetApp business.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Linux and X86 platform device drivers.
• Experience in system firmware testing (BIOS, BMC).
• Background in software validation / testing for platform and storage controllers.
• Hands-on experience with firmware and microcontroller testing.
• Understanding of computer hardware and architecture.
• Test automation experience with scripting languages (Perl and Shell scripting are a plus).
• Programming skills in C (C++ is a plus).
• Ability to develop test tools.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Your Profile

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, moderately complex technical tasks.