Title:  Principal Software Engineer/Architect, ONTAP C/C++ Systems Design

Job Summary

As a Principal Software Engineer for the Core Software and Data Management team at NetApp, you will focus 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.

As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Software engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development. 

This is a mid-level technical lead position that requires an individual to be broad-thinking, systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, able to lead large cross-functional teams, and driven to produce results. 

Job Requirements

• Excellent C/C++ coding skills required; Python optional
• System/Kernel programming with Filesystems, Networking, or file/cloud protocols experience required
• Proven leadership large projects
• Must be creative, team-oriented, quick learner, and results-driven
• Support development and testing activities involving multiple dependencies
• Drive and influence technical discussions within team and Business Units
• Willing to take on extra tasks supporting team and company goals
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, data structures, and programming practic
• Experience participating in all product development phases: definition, design, implementation, testing, and suppor

Aptitude and Other Skills:

Education

Requires a minimum of 15+ of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 12+ years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.