Job Summary
We are hiring experienced Systems Software Engineers across multiple NetApp engineering organizations. This pipeline positing is designed to attract strong C/C++ systems-level engineers who can contribute to core storage and data management technologies across ONTAP and other NetApp products. Candidates will be considered for roles on several teams, including ONTAP, WAFL, Replication/HA, Protocols (NFS/SMB/SAN/NVMe), Distributed Systems, Cloud Platforms, and Performance Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and enhance features within ONTAP and related NetApp storage systems
- Write high-quality C/C++ code that is efficient, reliable, and maintainable
- Analyze and improve existing code paths for performance, scalability, and correctness
- Debug complex issues using system-level tools, logs, tracing, and profiling
- Collaborate across engineering teams, including filesystem, protocol, cloud, hardware, and QA
- Participate in design and code reviews, contributing to engineering best practices
- Investigate performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations
- Support prototyping, research, and feasibility analysis for new ideas and features
- Communicate design decisions, technical findings, and progress clearly with peers
- Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate design, development, testing, and troubleshooting
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for systems-level development
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and concurrency
- Experience with Unix/Linux systems programming
- Experience with one or more: filesystems, storage systems, networking/protocol stacks, distributed systems, high-availability architectures
- Strong debugging and performance analysis skills (gdb, perf, tracing, profiling tools)
- Ability to write maintainable, well-documented code
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Generous paid time off and holidays