Software Engineer - ANF (Azure NetApp Files)

NetApp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,980 - 168,300; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking engineers for the Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team to build cloud‑scale storage services powering enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. You will contribute across development, validation, performance, and operations, embracing AI‑native engineering and modern CI/CD practices.

The role demands ownership from design through production, collaboration with product and partner teams, and a strong ability to communicate complex concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in EE or CS with 2+ years related experience.
• Experience with cloud-native distributed systems in Azure/AWS/GCP.
• Strong programming and automation skills, including Python for testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the functional, performance and scalability of data plane with data management.
• Own features through the entire software lifecycle from design to production.
• Design, develop, and operate cloud-native services using containers and microservices.
• Drive engineering excellence via automated testing and code reviews.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end storage, networking, and cloud solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve reliability and scalability.

Skills

Python testing

REST APIs

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Observability

Cloud platforms

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

2+ years related experience

MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

React

TypeScript

C#

C/C++

Docker

Azure

AWS

GCP

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 drive results, innovate to elevate, and excel together across every function.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about cloud technologies and eager to develop innovative cloud‑based solutions? 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 highly motivated engineers 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, performance, 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. While programming language experience, we expect engineers to incorporate AI‑native engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the functional, performance and scalability of data plane rich with data management.
• 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

• Experience with Python for test automation, validation frameworks, tooling, CI/CD integration, or operational automation.
• Familiarity with C/C++, React, TypeScript, or C# is desirable for engineers to work across existing service components and user‑facing workflows.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs or 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.
• Knowledge building and operating cloud‑native distributed systems in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and analytical approach to problem solving.

Additional Details

Experience Info: If you have a Bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience, excluding internships, DO NOT apply to this role. Instead, please apply to Job ID 135678.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 2+ years related experience; a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 0+ years related experience; or equivalent experience is 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. 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.

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.