Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Job SummaryNetApp is looking for a Senior Software Developers to help extend our leadership in Object Storage. You will design and build features that solve complex customer problems especially around AI/ML data lakes while improving the reliability, performance, and maintainability of our platform. This role blends new development with refactoring and operational excellence: writing production-grade code, improving existing systems, and partnering with Product management and Customer Support to turn customer pain points into durable solutions. As a Lead developer working on StorageGRID you will be responsible for design and development for Manageability, design for secure, robust, reliable and durable product driving customer adoption and customer success. In addition, being part of a diverse and multi-site team, you have opportunities to build teams, partner with QA and cross-site teams to drive success.

Job RequirementsKey Responsibilities

Design and architect major control plane features for Storage productsImplement, unit test, debug, verify production systems and features Improve performance, reliability, availability and serviceability Mentor, influence and collaborate with peer and junior engineers Support inter-dependent development and testing activities Practice and influence AI-native software development lifecycle Job Requirements

C++ Required additionally: Go, Ruby, Python or Java is nice to have. OO design, network programming, HTTP, AWS S3 and file systems Cassandra/CQL/NoSQL or SQL databases Large-scale distributed systems, HPC Linux and containers AI-native engineering, Agile, TDD, and continuous integration Additional Roles and responsibilities:

Embrace AI-native software development with metrics driven approach for timely and quality deliverablesVery good understanding of development methodologies like Agile Scrum/Scrum of Scrums.Must have competency and proven track record of delivering complex technical projects within a team environment of other engineers, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.Ability to work with remote teamsStrong oral and written communication skills are essential.Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and meet high quality standards.Experience in control plane design and development methodologies, software development protocols, and client-server architectures.Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.Familiarity with basic concepts of computer architecture, data structures and standard programming practices.Ability to follow standard engineering principles and practices.Creative approach to problem solving.

EducationA minimum of 8 years of experience is requiredA Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or a Master’s Degree; or equivalent experience is required. 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.

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