Cloud Native Software Engineer

NetApp; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Plan

Restricted Stocks (RSUs)

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a software engineer to join the Trident team, contributing to containerized storage and open-source initiatives while delivering high‑quality features.

You will work with a cross‑functional team, apply Agile practices, and communicate clearly with peers and non‑technical stakeholders to solve complex problems.

Strong Go development and Kubernetes experience are valued, with opportunities to impact cloud data services across AWS/Azure/GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS with 2 years of experience, or Master's degree.
• Proficiency in Go and containerized environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes and cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong Linux/Unix troubleshooting and CI/CD tooling familiarity.
• Solid data structures knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of major features for containerized storage.
• Drive innovation and contribute to open-source software.
• Promote software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize initiatives to solve complex problems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems.

Skills

Go

Kubernetes

Cloud services

Linux

CI/CD

Agile

Data structures

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Engineering or CS

2 years experience

Master's degree

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

CI systems

Open-source contributions

NetApp storage experience

Job description

Job Summary

We at NetApp believe in the transformative power of data – to expand customer touchpoints, to foster greater innovation, and to optimize operations. We are the data authority for hybrid cloud, and we are helping our customers realize the full potential of their data. We help our customers harness the power of cloud data services, build cloud infrastructures, and modernize storage through data management.

Role

The Trident team at NetApp is seeking a talented software engineer who thrives as part of a high-performing software development team. As an engineer with a passion for writing high-quality code, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of major features for our containerized storage solution. You will be driving innovation, learning new skills, and contributing to open-source software. You will be a team player and a problem solver. You will promote software engineering best practices. You will work with a cross-functional team to identify and prioritize initiatives to solve complex problems.

Job Requirements

• Programming experience in Go.
• Experience developing in a Kubernetes and/or Cloud service (AWS/Azure/GCP) environment, as well as a strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Experience with Linux or other Unix-like Operating Systems with ability to troubleshoot network issues.
• Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, CI build systems and Automated Testing frameworks.
• Experience in Agile Software Development practices.
• Strong understanding of data structures, software engineering concepts and programming best practices.
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with peers and non-technical people alike.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python (or other high-level languages).
• Experience working in open-source communities.
• Experience with NetApp storage or cloud native storage platforms.

Education

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 2 years of experience, a Master’s Degree; or equivalent experience is typically required.

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is 113,050 - 168,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region 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.

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.