Senior Software Engineer

NetApp; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp’s Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is building industry-leading cloud storage services that power mission-critical enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer to help develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems that span storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and user experience.

This unified engineering role covers design through production, automated validation, and service reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong production Go backend experience.
• Experience with Python for test automation or tooling.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container-based deployments.
• Experience with CI/CD and modern software delivery.
• Background in observability, monitoring and reliability.
• Experience building cloud-native distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Own features through full software lifecycle: design, implement, test, deploy, monitor, support.
• Design, develop, and operate cloud-native services using containers and microservices.
• Drive engineering excellence via automated testing, reviews, and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end solutions spanning storage, networking, and cloud infra.
• Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews to set best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
• Translate customer requirements into high-quality technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Communicate project status and tradeoffs clearly to teams and management.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to knowledge sharing and design discussions.

Skills

Go backend

Python testing

React/TypeScript/C#

REST APIs

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Observability

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

NetApp's Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is building industry-leading cloud storage services that power mission-critical enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer to help develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems that span storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and user experience. This is a unified engineering role where engineers are expected to contribute across development, automated validation, operational readiness, and service reliability. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership from design through production, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own features through the entire software lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
• Design, develop, and operate cloud-native services leveraging containers, microservices, distributed systems principles, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Drive engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions spanning storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, security, observability, and customer-facing experiences.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to help drive technical excellence and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term reliability, scalability, and operational improvements.
• Work closely with product management, architects, and partner teams to translate customer and business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts, design tradeoffs, and project status to stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to the technical growth of the team through knowledge sharing, code reviews, design discussions, and mentorship opportunities.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of experience.
• Strong production software development experience in Go, including development of scalable, secure, production-quality backend services.
• Experience with Python for test automation, validation frameworks, tooling, CI/CD integration, or operational automation.
• Familiarity with React, TypeScript, or C# is desirable for engineers to work across existing service components and user-facing workflows.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and service-to-service integrations.
• Experience designing, deploying, and operating microservices-based applications using Kubernetes, containers, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience with software quality practices including automated testing, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, telemetry, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience building and operating cloud-native distributed systems in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience in one or more of the following domains: cloud storage services, distributed systems, file systems, databases, data protection, or infrastructure services.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and analytical approach to problem solving.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is 196,350 - 292,600 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, 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.

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