Title: Vice President Cloud Storage Engineering
San Jose, CA, US, 95128 Bellevue, WA, US, 98004
Company
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) is the intelligent data infrastructure company combining unified data storage, integrated
data services, and Cloud Ops solutions to turn a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. NetApp
creates silo-free infrastructure, then harnesses observability and AI, to enable the world’s best data management.
No matter the data type, workload or environment, NetApp enables you to transform your data infrastructure to
realize your business possibilities. NetApp is uniquely positioned to help customers become data-driven
organization well positioned for the data centered, AI-powered era. With a long history of innovation in data
storage, protection and management, NetApp is transforming to become the leader in intelligent data
infrastructure combining hybrid, multi-cloud unified data storage with integrated data services and cloud
operations and is well positioned to grow and scale. NetApp partners with the world’s biggest cloud companies,
including Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. With these partners, they empower global organizations to
unleash the full potential of their data to expand customer touchpoints, foster greater innovation, and optimize
their operations.
Headquartered in San Jose, NetApp has operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 12,000 employees
across the globe. We have a culture where people feel empowered to make a difference and encouraged to
question the status quo, are passionate about innovation and collaboration, and are committed to and care for
each other, their customers, partners, and communities. Discover NetApp’s passion for helping organizations to
change the world with data at hƩps://www.netapp.com/.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Vice President of Cloud Storage Engineering to lead our Shared
Services organization and manage our unique hyperscale stack. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will
have the opportunity to drive innovation that scales into multiple clouds as a first-party storage service. In this
role, you will influence and establish the best engineering practices across the organization and provide hands-on
engineering leadership. The successful candidate will have cloud expertise, proven track record of leading complex,
large engineering teams and development at scale.
To succeed you must demonstrate a high level of ownership and insist on the highest standards of quality,
maintainability, performance, availability, and customer centric decision making. You will cut through the noise,
relentlessly simplify, work back from your customers, and deliver results. This role requires strong collaboration
with cross-functional leaders across Cloud Storage organizations. Prior experience working on storage systems is
preferred but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilites
• Strategic Leadership: Lead the Shared Services Organization to deliver on multiple cross-functional 1P initiatives and scale engineering.
• Cloud Expertise: Provide visionary leadership with deep expertise in cloud technologies to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Technical Leadership: Offer hands-on engineering leadership, demonstrating the ability to engage deeply in technical challenges and guide teams through complex problem-solving.
• Inclusive Environment: Champion and cultivate a diverse and inclusive work environment where all team members can collaborate effectively and achieve organizational goals.
• Ownership and Agility: Lead with a strong sense of ownership and a growth-oriented mindset, exhibiting the ability to pivot quickly and act with agility in response to business needs. Build and maintain excellent relationships, inspiring others through intellectual engagement and a change-oriented mindset.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with product and engineering organizations. Create an environment of shared values and collaboration at all levels, ensuring alignment and synergy in achieving strategic objectives.
• Visionary Communication: Articulate and evangelize NetApp’s vision, mission, value proposition, and go to-market strategy persuasively and clearly. Communicate effectively within the team, across peer groups, to executive staff, and with customers, ensuring alignment and buy-in from all stakeholders.
Key Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, demonstrating a strong technical foundation.
• 15 years of experience in leading and scaling engineering teams, with a proven track record of managing
large-scale projects involving petabytes of data, significant code commits, and complex technical
challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, foster continuous learning, and lead transformative change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across cross functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Exemplify authentic leadership characterized by a genuine desire to help, coach, and mentor others. Your leadership is driven by a commitment to empowering team members and enabling their success, rather
than by the exercise of power or self-interest
Why you should be interested?
We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and
try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help,
collaborate with others, and partner with people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We
push limits and reward great ideas.
We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours
of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental,
wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, child and elder care resources,
legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs, including a 401(k) program with an
employer match component and a Student Debt Relief program, to help you plan for your future.
Interested in learning more? View our website for additional information on our programs and initiatives:
• NetApp Careers
• Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NetApp
• NetApp Serves – Our social impact program
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 314,500 - 407,000 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.
Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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