Mgr, Software Engineer- Distributed File Systems

NetApp; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement or Pension Plans

Paid Time Off

various Leave options

employee stock purchase plan

restricted stocks (RSU’s)

Job summary

NetApp is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Core Software and Data Management team to lead engineers delivering data management solutions across ONTAP, cloud services, and engineered systems. You will oversee software lifecycle from design to delivery and influence long-range plans for NetApp customers.

You will hire and mentor engineering talent, foster innovation, and drive best practices in development, QA, and project management, while collaborating with senior leaders to align with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in technology or other software development industry.
• Minimum 3 years related to people leadership and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver complex Data Management capabilities.
• Create and influence strategy and deliver on execution.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to solve broad issues that are complex in scope and establish medium to long-range plans.
• Interface with customers and partners to resolve escalations in conjunction with support teams.
• Hire, Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, quality assurance, and project management.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Oversee resource allocation, project prioritization, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to align engineering efforts with business objectives.

Skills

C

C++

System design

Operating systems

People management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Job description

Own Every Moment at NetApp

At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.

Job Summary

As an Engineering Manager for the Core Software and Data Management team at NetApp, you will lead a team focused on delivering solutions that meet customers' needs across engineered systems and cloud services. The CSDM team is responsible for a range of functions in ONTAP, NetApp's cross-platform data management and storage software. Areas of responsibility include ONTAP Filesystem, Anti-ransomware and Encryption data management capabilities, Core wafl features and quality. You will direct the activities of a software development team that designs, develops, tests, and owns the software lifecycle. You will impact the planning, execution, and delivery of parallel projects for NetApp customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver complex Data Management capabilities.
• Create and influence strategy and deliver on execution.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to solve broad issues that are complex in scope and establish medium to long-range plans.
• Work effectively with staff to vice president level employees and employees within and outside of their function and organization.
• Interface with customers and partners to resolve escalations in conjunction with support teams.
• Hire, Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, quality assurance, and project management.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Oversee resource allocation, project prioritization, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to align engineering efforts with business objectives.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience managing small to medium-sized software development teams.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in C, C++, System Design and Operating Systems
• Utilize people skills and available people manager tools to critically impact the growth of individuals within the company and their careers.
• Demonstrate favorable results through providing leadership to the function.
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Navigate through ambiguity and drive the team towards common goals.
• Influence peers and partners across teams and business units.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, quality assurance processes, and project management methodologies.
• Experience with cloud technologies, and hybrid cloud solutions.

Education

Requires a minimum of 3 years related to people leadership and project management.

10+ years in technology or other software development industry.

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 253,000 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).

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement or Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• various Leave options
• employee stock purchase plan
• 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.

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.