Kernel Engineer

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.

As a seasoned software engineer, you will work as part of a team of skilled and passionate engineers responsible for participating in the design, development, debugging, maintenance & testing. This position requires an individual to be creative, team-oriented, technology savvy, and driven to produce results

Job Requirements

• Lead small to medium feature deliveries, including participating in the full software development lifecycle
• Deliver reliable, innovative storage and data management products.
• Design, implement and test software in C/C++ with a focus on simplicity, reliability, and manageability
• Participate in product design, development, verification, troubleshooting, and delivery of a system or major subsystems, including authoring project specifications
• Write unit and automated integration tests
• Conduct and participate in technical discussions within the team as well as with other groups across Business Units in the company
• Facilitate technical discussions and lead presentations with engineering leadership.

Job Requirements

• Software development experience (analysis, design, implementation, testing)
• Familiarity with Unix based operating system kernels and development environments, e.g. Linux or FreeBSD.
• Object-oriented systems programming
• Experience working with file systems, distributed systems, client-server programming, multi-threaded applications, and operating systems such as FreeBSD, Linux
• Strong grasp of computer architecture, data structures, algorithms, and standard programming practices
• Demonstrated creative and systematic approach to problem solving
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under limited supervision and direction
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards
• Experience with REST API, Cloud, and Virtualization environments is a plus

Education

• 5-8 years of industry experience in the relevant domain is required
• B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, 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 laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any 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 off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.