Title:  Software Engineer

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer in the Core Storage Engineering (CSE) organization, you will work as part of a highly skilled team responsible for the research, development and testing of new and existing NetApp’s storage platforms. As a member of the CSE team, you will leverage your proficiency in Golang, distributed systems, microservices architecture, as well as expertise in Kubernetes to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our engineering group, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing sophisticated distributed systems, crafting resilient microservices, and utilizing Prometheus for monitoring and alerting. Your experience with Golang will complement your knowledge of Kubernetes, enabling you to orchestrate containers effectively for optimal performance and scalability. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies, utilize GenAI technology, and participate in weeklong hackathon projects. If you are passionate about your work and thrive in a collaborative environment, become a part of our team where you can contribute to building next-generation software solutions.

Job Requirement

• Minimum of 5 years of software development experience
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on Golang development
• Proficiency in designing and implementing microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively
• Participate in customer escalations
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends in Golang, microservices, Kubernetes, and Prometheus

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software with an eye towards simplicity, reliability, and manageability
• Participate in product design, development, verification, troubleshooting, and delivery of a system or major subsystems
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Create technical content to demonstrate best practices (e.g. documentation, videos, etc.)
• Work closely with senior technical leaders to drive architecture and design
• Participate in the feature enhancements and maintenance of existing systems
• Performing thorough code reviews, providing valuable feedback to other developers, and ensuring adherence to coding standards
• Providing guidance and mentoring to more junior engineers 
• Participate in customer escalations
• Be part of an agile team, authoring, estimating, and completing user stories and participating in twice weekly standups, planning, and retrospective meetings

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with Prometheus, including setting up monitoring and alerting configurations for distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with Python for scripting, automation, and building tools to enhance software development processes
• Familiarity with C/C++ programming languages, enabling contributions to performance-critical components of software systems
• Knowledge of Linux internals and familiarity with sysfs for system monitoring and troubleshooting at a low level
• Experience with FreeBSD, providing insights into operating system variations and their impact on software design and deployment
• Understanding Jenkins workflows for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), streamlining software delivery pipelines and ensuring code quality throughout the development lifecycle

Education

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, master’s degree is preferred