Principal Software Engineer- AI & Security

NetApp; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 213,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer to shape the future of data services in the enterprise AI space. This role involves defining and building innovative products that enhance data storage and protection, particularly for AI workloads. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead architecture implementations, and drive strategic initiatives. With a focus on customer engagement and technical leadership, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the direction of cutting-edge technology in a hybrid work environment that values collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance-Based Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Assistance

Legal Services

Discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge in AI/ML and security technologies.
• Experience with cloud storage and compute architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture implementation of the Secured Data Intelligence platform.
• Collaborate with product management to drive a market-relevant roadmap.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements.

Skills

AI/ML Technologies

Security Technologies

Large-scale Systems Architecture

Microservices Architecture

Technical Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's or PhD

Tools

CI/CD

Cloud Storage Solutions

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Principal Engineer to help define and build the future of data services products and capabilities primarily focused in helping making NetApp the most intelligent storage in Enterprise AI space with focus on Data personas including Data scientists, data analysts and data protection officers. The candidate is expected to work closely with core platform and engineering teams, product marketing, and most importantly our customers to define the vision and roadmap for the space, and to be excellent at driving planning and execution for these broad areas.
The success of this role depends on ensuring that our data services related to enterprise AI bring more value to storage infrastructure while building and growing more subscription services.

Essential Functions

• Create and communicate technology development plans and a vision for the organization; stay informed on and monitor technology trends, directions, and uses throughout the industry.
• Lead internal experimental and pilot projects to determine the applicability, functionality, and viability of applying new technologies to business issues.
• Define new products and contributes to new architectures, and help establish strategic direction for on-prem and cloud storage systems and software
• Provide performance perspective and trade-offs during the architecture and design phases of new products, technology and features
• Provide analysis, develop working models, and drive creativity in the development of multi-dimensional cross-organizational technical problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Build the next generation of AI and Security related products that closely align with the company's mission of helping customers store, protect and govern their data with NetApp for all workloads including GenAI workloads.
• Lead the architecture implementation of the new Secured Data Intelligence platform. Lead product architecture, coordinate the interaction between architectural directions across the engineering organization to drive product optimization & innovation.
• Collaborate with the product management team to drive a market-relevant roadmap for the Data Intelligent platform.
• Act as a senior evangelist within the AI and security community, promoting the platform and driving adoption.
• Engage directly with customers, understanding their requirements, and providing technical guidance and support.
• Manage and coordinate teams across India and the US, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define and refine the platform's architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration to drive peer partnerships across teams, products and organizations in different GEOs.
• Stay current with the latest trends and developments in the Security, AI, Storage and Compute ecosystem, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Job Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of AI/ML and security technologies with knowledge of storage management is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with large-scale systems architecture, feature definitions, and solution trade-offs for software-defined, cloud storage and compute architectures (GPUs, CPUs).
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills to be able to effectively communicate to all levels and stakeholders, as well as customers.
• Recognized as technical expert within the engineering organization - should be able to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in several related technical areas.
• Able to design complex microservices based architectures as SaaS offerings.
• Strong technical leadership skills - demonstrated ability to build and lead large and diverse engineering teams across geographies.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated track record of delivering revenue-driven product launches.
• Customer obsession, bias for action, ownership mentality, collaboration and communication.
• Data-driven mindset, with proficiency in leveraging analytics and market insights to inform product decisions.
• Experience in security, data space, specifically in data classification, data analysis, ML model creation space is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, AI, and production use cases and their requirements in terms of data management.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience is required; 15 years of experience is preferred
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience is required; master's or PhD is preferred.
• Demonstrated successful completion of multiple, complex technical projects and teams

If you are a highly motivated and experienced engineering leader who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products and driving our company's success.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 213,010 - 317,020 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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 (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of 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 NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.