Emerging Talent - Software Engineer; Systems

Net App Emerging Talent - Software Engineer (Systems) Job Summary

Net App is seeking Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development and design of innovative features for our flagship storage operating system, ONTAP. This technical position is perfect for individuals who are systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, eager to learn, and driven to produce results.

ONTAP is a robust and feature-rich platform known for its advanced data management capabilities. It delivers significant value to our customers and supports mission-critical applications worldwide. As a Software Engineer, you will be crot part of a talented team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging distributed software that powers Net App’s cloud, hybrid‑cloud, and on‑premises solutions.

• Collaborate with the team on projects involving new feature development, sustaining efforts, and handling engineering escalations.
• Participate in all phases of the product development cycle: from definition and design to implementation, debugging, testing, and early customer support.
• Work closely with peer team members and other teams such as QA, Systemic Test Engineering, and other dependent engineering teams to understand customer use cases, deliver solutions, and integrate valuable insights into the team’s work.
• Solve technical issues collaboratively with other engineers.

• Familiarity with the design and development of system software.
• Hands‑on experience with C and C++ is required.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux system programming and multithreaded programming.
• Experience in the storage domain is a plus.
• Strong conceptual understanding of OS internals.
• Expertise in algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded programming is essential.
• Commitment to sound software engineering practices and a passion for quality.
• Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to understand customer deployment scenarios and experience in collaborating with peer teams outside of engineering.

• Experience Info:
  If you have a Bachelor’s degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience, excluding internships, DO NOT apply to this role. Instead, please apply to Job .
• 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.
• Program Dates:
  These are full‑time roles with a start date in early 2026. Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until a suitable match is found.

• Applications open:
  January 2026.
• Applications close: early March 2026.
• Interviews: will occur on an as-needed basis.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, a Master’s degree with no experience, or equivalent work experience.

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 include a comprehensive benefits package.

Net App 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.

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—and also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer’s unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches. We enable a healthy work‑life balance, provide a generous volunteer program, comprehensive medical and wellness plans, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

Entry level

Full‑time

Software Development

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