At NetApp, the business problem is to help customers turn challenges into business opportunities by bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively in the most efficient possible way.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, iSCSI, NVMe, RoCE, Infiniband), NIC architecture, and cloud networking.
- Experience with ONTAP or similar storage platforms.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and cloud-native networking.
- Background in performance optimization and resiliency engineering.
- Prior engagement with vendor ecosystems and hardware integration.
- Experience with FreeBSD or similar OS kernel development is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale networking software projects and teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on networking features, performance, and quality across ONTAP platforms.
- Define and execute technical strategy for networking software, including FreeBSD-based stack, NIC drivers, RDMA, and offload technologies.
- Collaborate with product management, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and performant networking solutions.
- Drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with ONTAP’s hybrid cloud strategy.
- Mentor senior managers and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and delivery timelines across multiple initiatives.
- Represent the networking team in executive reviews, roadmap planning, and customer engagements.
Other
- Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience in software engineering, with 5 years of people leadership experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Ability to work in a hybrid working environment with some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations
- Must be willing to submit application through company website
