Software Engineer Intern

NetApp; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a tech-savvy college student to join the E-Series engineering team as a part-time student contractor. The role focuses on maintaining our datacenter, running tests, and writing automation scripts as part of the E-Series product line.

You will collaborate with scrum teams, validate use cases, manage our lab environment, and help enhance automated testing processes. This opportunity offers hands-on experience and exposure to product development in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an educational or professional program.
• Strong Linux/Windows familiarity, scripting and automation.
• Part-time availability: 20 hours/week, 5 days.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scrum teams and test engineers to construct and maintain hardware configurations.
• Assist in validating customer use cases and ensuring the seamless integration of new features.
• Participate in the management of our lab environment, including equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of our automated testing processes.
• Execute manual and automated tests.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest industry practices and technologies.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Python

Perl

Bash

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Part-time availability

Education

Enrolled in educational or professional program

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Bitbucket

VSCode

Ansible

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and tech-savvy college student to join the E-Series engineering team as a part-time student contractor. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining our datacenter, executing tests, and writing automation scripts, which is integral to the E-Series product line. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, being part of an engineering team, and understand the intricacies of product development and deployment in a real-world setting.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and tech-savvy college student to join the E-Series engineering team as a part-time student contractor. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining our datacenter, executing tests, and writing automation scripts, which is integral to the E-Series product line. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, being part of an engineering team, and understand the intricacies of product development and deployment in a real-world setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scrum teams and test engineers to construct and maintain hardware configurations.
• Assist in validating customer use cases and ensuring the seamless integration of new features.
• Participate in the management of our lab environment, including equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of our automated testing processes.
• Execute manual and automated tests.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest industry practices and technologies.

Job Requirements

• Proficiency or familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash
• Familiarity with programming tools like Git, Jenkins, BitBucket, and VSCode
• Knowledge of monitoring and configuration management tools, such as Ansible
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a willingness to learn and contribute to a dynamic work environment
• Availability to work part-time for 20 hours per week, 5 days a week

Education

Must be enrolled in an educational or professional program.

Compensation

Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. 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.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one.

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.