Software Engineer (Systems - C/C++)

NetApp; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development and design of innovative features for ONTAP, our flagship storage operating system. You will be part of a team powering NetApp’s cloud, hybrid-cloud, and on-premises solutions.

This role targets systems-focused engineers with strong C and C++ skills, Unix/Linux system programming, and multithreading expertise. You’ll collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, high-performance storage software.

Qualifications

• System software design and development familiarity.
• Hands-on C/C++ development experience.
• Unix/Linux system programming and multithreading knowledge.
• Experience in the Storage domain is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for wide-ranging audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on new feature development, sustaining efforts, and engineering escalations.
• Participate in all phases of the product development cycle: from definition and design to implementation, debugging, testing, and early customer support.
• Work closely with QA and other dependent engineering teams to understand customer use cases, deliver solutions, and integrate insights.
• Solve technical issues collaboratively with other engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Unix/Linux

Multithreading

Algorithms

OS internals

Storage domain

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (no experience)

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to elevate your career in software engineering? NetApp is seeking Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development and design of innovative features for our flagship storage operating system, ONTAP.

About ONTAP:ONTAP is a robust and feature-rich platform known for its advanced data management capabilities. It delivers significant value to our customers and supports mission-critical applications worldwide. As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a talented team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging distributed software that powers NetApp’s cloud, hybrid-cloud, and on-premises solutions.

This technical position is perfect for individuals who are systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, eager to learn, and driven to produce results.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with the team on projects involving new feature development, sustaining efforts, and handling engineering escalations

• Participate in all phases of the product development cycle: from definition and design to implementation, debugging, testing, and early customer support

• Work closely with peer team members and other teams such as QA, Systemic Test Engineering, and other dependent engineering teams to understand customer use cases, deliver solutions, and integrate valuable insights into the team's work

• Solve technical issues collaboratively with other engineers

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with the design and development of system software

• Hands-on experience with C and C++ is required

• Knowledge of Unix/Linux System Programming and Multithreaded programming

• Experience in the Storage Domain is a plus

• Strong conceptual understanding of OS internals

• Expertise in algorithms, data structures, and multi-threaded programming is essential

• Commitment to sound software engineering practices and a passion for quality

• Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, targeted at a wide variety of internal and external audiences

• Ability to understand customer deployment scenarios and experience in collaborating with peer teams outside of engineering

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: 134507.

• Job Posting Info: This is a pipeline position that will be opened on a recurring basis and used to fill roles aligned with the required skill sets.

• Program Dates: These are full-time roles with a start date in 2026. Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match.

Education

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, a Master's degree with no experience, or equivalent work experience

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 (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.

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