Software Engineer - Core Software Team (Strong C++)

Company: NetApp
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: July 14, 2025

Job Description:

About NetApp NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people. If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond. Job Summary The Core Software team is a high-performance engineering team responsible for building the fundamental software to manage the ONTAP software product. You will work as part of a team responsible for the development, testing and debugging of distributed software that drives NetApp cloud, hybrid-cloud and on premise solutions. This position requires an individual to be creative, team-oriented, a quick learner and driven to produce results. Responsibilities • Participate in product design, development, verification, troubleshooting, and delivery of a system or major subsystems, including authoring project specifications • Deliver resilient, robust and durable designs • Develop supportable, efficient, reliable implementations with high unit test coverage using C++ and C • Drive the defining and documentation of the test strategy for projects • Author test automation in Python, including functional, integration, and performance tests • Participate in customer escalations • Direct and participate in technical discussions within the team and with other groups across Business Units associated with evaluating and executing design and development plans for products. • Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior engineers • Be part of a scrum team, authoring, estimating and completing user stories and participating in scrum meetings including daily standups, planning and retrospectives Job Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of software development experience • C++ and Python experience (Must be strong in C++) • Experience with multi-threading • Must be a strong debugger • Experience with software development lifecycle (design, implementation, testing) • Experience working with file systems, distributed systems, client-server programming, multi-threaded applications, and operating systems such as FreeBSD, Linux • A strong understanding of basic to complex concepts related to computer architecture, data structures, and programming practices. • Experience with Object-oriented systems programming • Ability to work under limited supervision and direction • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards Qualifications - A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, master’s degree is preferred - Minimum of 5 years of software development experience About NetApp We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea? In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. We’re focused on one thing, helping the world’s leading organizations get the most out of their data. NetApp brings enterprise-grade data services into the cloud, and the simple flexibility of cloud into the data center. Our industry-leading solutions work across diverse customer environments and the world’s biggest public clouds. What do we look for? Are you a continuous learner who wants to join an empowered team of forward-thinking, smart, dedicated technologists that approaches every problem with fresh eyes? If you answered yes, you may be who NetApp is looking for! We recognize that not everyone fits neatly into any checklist, but below are some of the skills and experience we think will help make you successful in this role. If you do not match everything on this list but are excited about the opportunity and think you could contribute, we would love to hear from you. Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 159,800 - 237,600 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 (PTO), 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. 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 NetApp? 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. We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

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