Software Engineer (C,C++,System Programming)

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.

"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, CEO

Job Summary

NetApp is an intelligent data infrastructure company that provides unified data storage, integrated data services, and cloud operations solutions to enterprise customers. We help organizations unlock the best of cloud technology. As a technical member of the Common Platform team, you will work as part of the team responsible for Operating System, Kernel, Low level software and System Engineering. As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. This position requires and individual who is creative, self-motivated, team-oriented, technology savvy, and driven to produce results for the NetApp business.

Job Requirements

• Contribute to all stages of software development: design, coding, debugging, testing, and performance improvement.
• Engage in technical discussions within the team and across functions, sharing insights and solutions.
• Develop software using C and C++ in LINUX and UNIX environments.
• Apply knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, file systems, networking, algorithms, and data structures.
• Demonstrate expertise in Linux kernel, scheduling, kernel debugging, and driver integration.
• Possess knowledge of computer hardware and architecture, including processors, memory, motherboards, I/O subsystems, and data structures.
• Knowledge in storage technologies is advantageous.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Understand PCIe lanes, link training, and error handling.
• Implement and debug watchdog timers for system reliability.
• Knowledge of high availability concepts, including failover mechanisms, redundancy, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with Intel CPU architecture and machine check architecture, including error detection, reporting, and recovery.
• Develop, debug, and integrate device drivers in the Linux kernel.
• Understand basic BIOS and boot loader concepts, including initialization sequences and firmware interfaces.
• Manage interrupt requests (IRQ), interrupt service routines (ISR), and deferred processing in the kernel.
• Understand basic storage platforms, including disk arrays, solid-state drives (SSD), and storage virtualization.
  
  

Education

• Have 2 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience; higher degrees are preferred.
  
  

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.

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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.

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