Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary As a principal engineer on the Data Services team at NetApp you will be part of the Trident program that brought the first open-source, out-of-tree dynamic storage provisioner to Kubernetes! You will own and define the Kubernetes story for NetApp. You will help shape the roadmap of the Data Protection capabilities on Kubernetes. The role will require you to evangelize the solution in an open-source environment. You will be responsible for pushing adoption of the proposed solution. Our team at NetApp develops innovative and unique solutions to assist our customers in solving the challenges of persistent storage consumption for Kubernetes applications and other container technologies. We work closely with upstream communities to provide code and leadership in defining the persistent storage strategy in these areas. An ideal candidate for this position will be driven to produce results, collaborative, curious and creative. He/she strives to excel in their day-to-day work and will continue to produce high quality results without anyone looking over their shoulders. They will bring broad experience across multiple domains including embedded systems, operating systems, storage technologies and distributed systems.Job Requirements As a principal engineer you will design and lead the team in important architectural decisions. The candidate will provide technical leadership for the team(s) they are associated with and participate in key technical decisions. They will engage with product management on roadmaps and engage with customers on escalations and ensure that there is continuous improvement in all areas. Essential Functions: Participate in technical discussions within the team and with other groups within Business Units associated with specified projects Responsible for providing guidance in development and testing activities of other engineers that involve several inter-dependencies Work on multiple tasks and responsibilities that will contribute towards team, program, and company goals Coding and Execution of projects, Technical Design Test Automation Debugging/Performance analysis Running PoCs and R&D activities Enforce best practices for software design and development by involving in appropriate reviews Strong aptitude for learning new technologies Resourceful in applying creative ideas to solve problems Qualifications 12+ years of relevant experience A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science Excellent coding skills in Golang and Python A strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices Deep technical knowledge of Kubernetes Understanding of Hyper Scaler technologies: AWS, GCP and AZURE Experience with NetApp storage or cloud native storage platforms Strong oral and written communication skills A deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design The candidate should have a working knowledge of Agile Scrum best practice Education Bachelor's degree in technical area of study: engineering disciplines Master's degree in technical field such as engineering, software development, preferred with less additional experience stated above 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. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. 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. By joining NetApp, you can take part in transforming how data is changing the world. ONTAP is the #1 Storage Operating System in the world, managing hundreds of Exabytes of customers information. We have more than 30,000 customers today that rely on us to be the data authority. Take part in the transformation that is changing how we work and play daily. "At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." - George Kurian, CEOThe target salary range for this position is $227,800-338,000. 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.