Staff Software Engineer (C/C++)
NetApp · Posted Oct 23
Hybrid cloud data services, enterprise storage, and cloud operations solutions
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About the role
NetApp provides enterprise-grade data storage and data infrastructure services, with its storage service embedded natively in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. The team builds cloud-scale storage products used by thousands of customers, spanning core NetApp technologies, storage systems, filesystems and networking. This Staff Software Engineer role owns design, development, maintenance and testing across the product lifecycle, including kernel-level coding in C/C++ and architecting cloud-scale services.
What you will do
- As a Staff Software Engineer you will work as part of a team of skilled engineers accountable for participating in the entire lifecycle of the products including design, development, maintenance & testing.
- As part of this function, you will build a deep working knowledge of core NetApp technologies, cloud technologies, storage systems and more.
- You will also actively participate in the coding and design process right from incubation to completion of the product.
- You will participate in technical discussions within the immediate group and across functions, where evaluating and executing design and development plans for products are reviewed.
- You will building and architecting cloud-scale products that will be used by thousands of customers.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Customer focused with good analytical, logical and problem-solving skills.
- Focused on innovation and product quality.
- Excellent coding skills in C/C++ required, Python is optional
- System/Kernel programming, Experience with Filesystems or Networking or file/cloud protocols is a must.
- Strong in Data Structures and algorithms.
- Experience in developing services in any of the major cloud providers preferred.
- Proven track record of leading mid to large sized projects.
- Should have a good storage and networking background and understanding of concepts around the same.
- Should be very versatile with Linux or Other UNIX OS, its technologies and understanding.
- Good understanding of REST API design and implementation.
- Should have attained experience and knowledge in solving complex problems.
- Should have strong aptitude to learn new technologies.
- Should be a good team player who collaborates within and outside the team.
- A BTech/BE in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, a Master’s degree, or equivalent experience with 12 to 15 years of experience.
Benefits and support
- Flexibility to balance professional ambition with personal life
About NetApp
NetApp, Inc. is an American data infrastructure and data management company that provides unified data storage, integrated data services, and hybrid multi-cloud operations solutions to enterprise customers. Founded in 1992, the company empowers global enterprises to manage applications and data seamlessly across on-premises environments and major public clouds. NetApp specializes in intelligent data infrastructure, cyber resilience, and AI-driven data optimization.
- Industry
- Cloud Computing
- Company size
- 11700 employees
- Founded
- 1992
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer
President
Chief Technology Officer
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