Job Information
NetApp Software Engineer - StorageGRID in Morrisville, North Carolina
Job Summary
NetApp is pioneering the development of StorageGRID object storage – AWS cloud compatible software powering the exponential growth in AI data lakes. As a Software Engineer, this is your chance to work alongside a group of talented developers, impart your vision, and rapidly launch the latest cloud storage software. Your incredible testing and automation skills will create opportunities to contribute clean code. Naturally, you are as comfortable solving our customer’s AI data lake challenges by writing new code as you are improving productivity by refactoring. You are opinionated while flexible and know when to adopt new technologies.
We are true believers of Agile development and have been on the journey for many years. Since you maintain supreme levels of communication with your peers, we won’t inundate you with process and documentation as you work in our flexible hybrid work-from-home/office model.
Throughout the world, leading organizations count on NetApp to manage and store their data. From the edge of human endurance in Formula One auto racing to the edge of the universe with CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, we help our customers do things they couldn’t before—at speeds you never thought possible.
Key Responsibilities
Design and architect major systems and features
Implement, unit test, debug, verify production systems and features
Improve performance, reliability, availability and serviceability
Influence and collaborate with peer and senior engineers
Support inter-dependent development and testing activities
Job Requirements
Must Have:
Extensive development in Python
Understand shell scripting, C, C++, and/or Ruby
Very good understanding of Linux operating system
Working networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP, configuring Layer2/Layer3 hybrid networks, and managing network services such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP)
Familiarity with basic concepts of computer architecture, data structures and standard programming practices
Nice to Have:
Understanding of hardware management services such as BMC
Knowledge of S3 API’s
Knowledge of Containers
Experience with storage technologies and/or shared infrastructure environments
Experience in distributed software development
Additional Information:
Job Posting Info: This is a pipeline position that will be opened on a recurring basis and used to fill roles aligned with the required skill sets.
Interview and Hiring Timeline: These are full-time roles with a start date in early 2026. Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match. Interviews will occur on an as needed basis.
Education & Experience
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 2+ years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree; or equivalent experience is required.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 108,800 - 162,800 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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, 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.
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We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
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.