By joining NetApp, you can take part in transforming how data is changing the world. ONTAP is the #1 Storage Operating System in the world, managing hundreds of Exabytes of customers information. We have more than 30,000 customers today that rely on us to be the data authority. Take part in the transformation that is changing how we work and play daily.

The Core Software team is a high-performance engineering team responsible for building the fundamental software to manage the ONTAP software product. This is a wonderful opportunity to work on a high-powered team delivering an industry changing product within an extremely high growth sector of the tech industry. Feature rich software stack combined with ONTAP - The storage operating system of NetApp with its rich data management capabilities has tremendous value to our customers and are used in mission critical applications across the world. Focus will be on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development. This role is within the Research and Development function whose overall focus is on technology advances, competitive market and customer workload requirements, product cost and time-to-market, and product quality. This position requires an individual to be broad-thinking and systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, able to lead large cross-functional teams, and driven to produce results.

As the manager of the team you will:

• Lead a team of high performing software development and test engineers using a DevOps model
• Contribute expertise to software architecture and design of distributed system features
• Facilitate product design, implementation and support, including getting hands-on as needed
• Provide coaching and career development for members of your team
• Responsible for ensuring the timely and high-quality release of modules in ONTAP
• Work closely with product management and customers to build the best product
• Take responsibility for results including costs, methods and staffing

• Experience in managing software development projects with C/C+ in LINUX/UNIX environment
• Experience in hands-on systems design and systems software development
• Experience with the systems engineering domain requiring concepts such as computer architecture, operating systems, file systems, networking, algorithms & data structure
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, Clear understanding of the product development cycle and project management
• Ability to understand and apply new technologies
• Experience with storage technologies is a plus

Bachelors degree in CS, CE or a related field required with a minimum of 8 years of related experience of which at least 2 years of experience as a people manager is required.

Compensation The base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $245,000 and will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education. 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.

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.