Software Engineer

NetApp; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a Software Engineer to deliver an enterprise‑class SDS product. You’ll participate in the full lifecycle—from design to deployment—within the core product engineering team and partner with cloud hyperscalers such as Google, Azure, AWS, and Oracle to scale storage across platforms.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of software engineering, strong C++ (or C), with Go and Python as secondary languages, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering/development experience.
• Team lead experience is highly preferred.
• Waltham, MA is preferred location, might be open to RTP, NC and San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new product features involving complex and interdependent distributed systems.
• Deliver high‑quality, maintainable code across cloud‑native storage components.
• Independently drive feature development from design to completion.
• Participate in technical discussions within the team and across partner groups.
• Collaborate with cloud hyperscalers and internal stakeholders on solutions built for first party cloud native platforms.
• Work closely with SRE, Product Management, and cross‑functional engineering teams to align on design, requirements, and execution.
• Contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions, and problem investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers in best practices and technical execution. Ensure solutions meet scalability, reliability, and performance goals for enterprise‑class cloud storage systems.

Skills

C++/C

Go

Python

Distributed systems

Cloud technologies

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

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.

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 a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering an enterprise‑class NetApp Software Defined Storage (SDS) product. You will participate in the full lifecycle of cloud‑based SDS solutions—from feature design and definition to development, testing, and deployment. Operating within the core product engineering team, you will work across cloud hyperscaler platforms like Google, Azure, Oracle, Amazon and partner with them. This role requires strong technical depth, hands‑on engineering excellence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other senior engineers, partner teams, SREs, and Product Managers. You will contribute to scalable, reliable storage systems that power mission‑critical cloud workloads, ensuring internal and external customer needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new product features involving complex and interdependent distributed systems.
• Deliver high‑quality, maintainable code across cloud‑native storage components.
• Independently drive feature development from design to completion.
• Participate in technical discussions within the team and across partner groups.
• Collaborate with cloud hyperscalers and internal stakeholders on solutions built for first party cloud native platforms.
• Work closely with SRE, Product Management, and cross‑functional engineering teams to align on design, requirements, and execution.
• Contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions, and problem investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers in best practices and technical execution. Ensure solutions meet scalability, reliability, and performance goals for enterprise‑class cloud storage systems.

Job Requirements

• 12+ Years of Software Engineering/Development Experience.
• Team Lead Experience is highely preferred.
• Waltham, MA is preferred location, might be open to RTP, NC and San Jose, CA.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in software design, development, and system‑level architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages C++, or C preferred. Secondary Go, Python.
• Deep knowledge of cloud technologies; hands‑on experience building or deploying distributed storage systems at scale.
• Practical experience with public cloud providers such as GCP, Azure, OCI or AWS.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, distributed systems, and modern programming practices.

Preferred Domain Expertise

• Experience in Networking and Storage a plus, especially in cloud‑based or distributed storage systems.
• Exposure to Software Defined Storage or large‑scale cloud‑native data platforms.
• Understanding of high‑availability systems, filesystems, or networking protocols.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to lead features or small teams independently.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies and complex systems.
• Creative, results‑driven mindset with a passion for building high‑quality products.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s preferred.

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.

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.

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.