Software Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Lustre Technical staff member for our new internal Lustre team.Responsible for delivering an enterprise class NetApp software product. Software Engineer thrives as part of a high-performance team tasked with finding creative solutions to the most profound data challenges customers face.

Job Requirements

8 plus years of Lustre development experience

Recognized expertise within the Lustre community

Proven track record in building and leading technical teams

Ability to recruit Lustre developers and other technical resources from the Lustre community

Experience in commercializing file products from inception to completion

This role is not suited for a researcher.

The candidate should be able to present technical concepts and industry updates to our senior leadership.

Collaborate with our Product Marketing team to define and prioritize feature and solution requirements.

Write concise technical papers (1-3 pages) on topics such as feature value definition or competitive analysis.

Preferred locations include San Jose, Research Triangle Park (RTP), Wichita, and Boulder.

It is likely this position will need to be hired as remote to attract the ideal candidate.

Education

IC - Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience.

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.