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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.

**Timeline: **

• Applications open: April 2026
• Applications close: This application will close in early July 2026
• Interviews: will occur on an as needed basis

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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We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

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. Apply now.