Title:  Software Engineering Manager (C, C++, File Systems)

Job Summary

As an Engineering Manager for the Core Software and Data Management team at NetApp, you will lead a team focused on delivering solutions that meet customers' needs across engineered systems and cloud services. The CSDM team is responsible for a range of functions in ONTAP, NetApp's cross-platform data management and storage software. Areas of responsibility include ONTAP Filesystem, Anti-ransomware and Encryption data management capabilities, Core wafl features and quality. You will direct the activities of a software development team that designs, develops, tests, and owns the software lifecycle. You will impact the planning, execution, and delivery of parallel projects for NetApp customers.

Job Requirements

• Lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver complex Data Management capabilities. 
• Create and influence strategy and deliver on execution. 
• Apply in-depth knowledge to solve broad issues that are complex in scope and establish medium to long-range plans. 
• Work effectively with staff to vice president level employees and employees within and outside of their function and organization. 
• Interface with customers and partners to resolve escalations in conjunction with support teams. 
• Hire, Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, quality assurance, and project management. 
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality. 
• Oversee resource allocation, project prioritization, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery. 
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to align engineering efforts with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience managing small to medium-sized software development teams.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in C, C++, System Design and Operating Systems
• Utilize people skills and available people manager tools to critically impact the growth of individuals within the company and their careers. 
• Demonstrate favorable results through providing leadership to the function. 
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities. 
• Navigate through ambiguity and drive the team towards common goals. 
• Influence peers and partners across teams and business units. 
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, quality assurance processes, and project management methodologies. 
• Experience with cloud technologies, and hybrid cloud solutions. 

Education

• Requires a minimum of 3 years related to people leadership and project management. 
• 10+ years in technology or other software development industry. 
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.