As a Software Engineer, you will work as part of a team that’s responsible for delivering high-quality embedded software and firmware for a wide range of NetApp storage systems and flash-based performance enhancement modules. Whether you’re supporting the latest processors, memory technologies, and protocols, or developing new system management capabilities on industry-leading baseboard controllers, your work will be at the heart of NetApp’s cutting-edge products.
Job Requirements
Lead end-to-end product development, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, coding, integration, testing, debugging, performance optimization, and customer support. Provide technical leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers.
Required Skills:
Strong C/C++ programming and x86 assembly debugging skills
Experience in embedded software/firmware development
Hands-on expertise with Linux or FreeBSD
Knowledge of low-level drivers, hardware platforms, and x86 architectures
Familiarity with storage technologies (SATA, SAS, PCIe, NVMe)
Exposure to platform management and interfaces such as IPMI, Redfish, I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, and Ethernet
Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
Ability to learn new technologies and deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibility:
The tasks this individual is responsible for are often non-routine and unstructured, requiring creative solutions.
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This individual will apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving complex problems.
Interaction:
This individual must work effectively with staff to vice-president levels employees within the function, and the technical team on assigned projects. There may be communication with employees in other functions as required.
Limited management direction is provided to employee on new projects or assignments; general guidance is provided on new assignments.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive contributor and subject matter expert on team projects.
To be successful, this individual must demonstrate favorable results through coaching and influencing others.
Education
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, a Master Degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.
A minimum of 4 years of experience is required. 4 to 6 years of experience is preferred.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
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AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
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