Title: Lead Systems Software Engineer (ONTAP C/C++)

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V5Y 3C9

Requisition ID: 135253

Job Summary

Member of a software engineering team involved in design & development of the features related to core file system I/O path for NetApp's flagship storage operating system ONTAP.
ONTAP is a feature rich stack with its rich data management capabilities that has tremendous value to our customers and is used in mission critical applications across the world. You will work as part of a team responsible for the development, testing and debugging of distributed file system software that drives NetApp cloud, hybrid-cloud and on-premises solutions.
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 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

Requires greater than 6-8 years of relevant experience
Excellent coding skills in C/C++ required
Experience in Systems/Kernel programming, including Filesystems, Networking, or file/cloud protocols is a must
Proven track record of leading mid to large sized projects
Must be creative, team-oriented, a quick learner, and driven to produce results
Responsible for supporting development and testing activities involving several inter-dependencies
Participate in technical discussions within the team and with other business units related to projects
Willingness to take on additional tasks and responsibilities to support team, department, and company goals
Strong understanding and experience with computer architecture, data structures, and programming practices
Experience with file system internals, storage media management, and data consistency primitives is a plus

General Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills are required
Work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high-quality standards.
Possesses sufficient technical knowledge and experience to pick up new expertise quickly with guidance from the architects.
Strong aptitude for learning new technologies
Participate in all phases of product development cycle: from product definition and design, through implementation, debugging, testing and early customer support
Resourceful in applying creative ideas to solve problem.
Lead Critical and/or high-visibility customer support engagements

Education

• Requires a minimum of 6-8 years of related experience
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, a master's degree or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 117,300 - 151,800 CAD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. 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, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.