Sr. Software Engineer (ONTAP C/C++ System Design) Boulder, CO
10/17/2025
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will deliver solutions for engineered systems and cloud services, focusing on ONTAP's data management and storage software. You will lead enhancements and new product development while ensuring product quality and supportability.
Salary
155000 - 185000 USD
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Summary
As a Senior Software Engineer for the Core Software and Data Management team at NetApp, you will focus on delivering solutions that meet customers' needs across engineered systems and cloud services. The CSDM team is responsible for a range of functions in ONTAP, NetApp's cross-platform data management and storage software. Areas of responsibility include ONTAP Filesystem, Anti-ransomware and Encryption data management capabilities, Core wafl features and quality.
As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Software engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development.
This is a mid-level technical lead position that requires an individual to be broad-thinking, systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, able to lead large cross-functional teams, and driven to produce results.
Job Requirements
- Excellent C/C++ coding skills required; Python optional
- System/Kernel programming with Filesystems, Networking, or file/cloud protocols experience required
- Proven leadership in mid to large projects
- Must be creative, team-oriented, quick learner, and results-driven
- Support development and testing activities involving multiple dependencies
- Engage in technical discussions within team and Business Units
- Willing to take on extra tasks supporting team and company goals
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, data structures, and programming practic
- Experience participating in all product development phases: definition, design, implementation, testing, and suppor
Aptitude and Other Skills:
- Strong oral and written communication skills required
- Has collaborated with engineers to meet goals and quality standards
- Quickly learn new expertise with architect guidance
- Strong aptitude for new technologies
- Resourceful in solving problems creatively
- Lead critical or high-visibility customer support
Education & Years of Experience
Requires a minimum of 8-12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is $155,000-185,000. 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.
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