Lustre Engineer (WICHITA)

Own Every Moment at NetAppAt NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, youll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If youre ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that drive results, innovate to elevate, and excel together across every function.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Sr. 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 Requirements5 plus years of Lustre development experienceRecognized expertise within the Lustre communityProven track record in building and leading technical teamsAbility to recruit Lustre developers and other technical resources from the Lustre communityExperience in commercializing file products from inception to completionThis 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.EducationIC - Typically requires a minimum of 5years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience.Compensation:The target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 253,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidates location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. 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, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during 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 Youll Thrive at NetAppAt NetApp, you wont wait for the perfect moment—youll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: Thats 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 cultureWe 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 youre ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.Submitting an ApplicationTo ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.AI DisclosureFor select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.