Overview At NetApp we have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities That s because we bring new thinking to age-old problems like how to use data most effectively in the most efficient possible way As an Engineer with NetApp you ll have the opportunity to work with modern cloud and container orchestration technologies in a production setting You ll play an important role in scaling systems sustainably through automation and evolving them by pushing for changes to improve reliability and velocity About NetApp NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company turning a world of disruption into prospect 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 As a Senior Software Engineer in the Interoperability domain you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for driving seamless integration across Operating systems Data storage platforms and protocols You will lead initiatives that ensure our products and services can effectively communicate and operate with external systems while maintaining high standards of performance security and protocol compliance Job requirements Define and evolve interoperability strategies Lead design reviews for storage features for protocol compliance Own the technical roadmap for interoperability features and enhancements Lead resolution of complex interop-related issues including protocol mismatches data IO errors and integration failures Partner with product managers QA and external vendors to ensure alignment on interop goals Represent the Interop team in technical governance forums and architecture councils Technical Skills Deep understanding of Operating systems data access protocols Data storage systems cloud and Kubernetes Strong experience on deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments Vanilla Kubernetes OpenShift Anthos Tanzu Rancher Strong experience on managing Administrating and troubleshooting cloud AWS GCP and Azure Proven ability to debug complex inter-system issues and lead root cause analysis Proven ability on test automation using Python Understanding of AI tools for automation and solving problems Education A minimum of 8 years of experience is required 8-12 years of experience is preferred A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a Master 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 Submitting an application To 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 Our values Put the customer at the center Care for each other and our communities Think and act like owners Build belonging every day Embrace a growth mindset Benefits Volunteer time off 40 hours of paid volunteer time each year Well-being Employee Assistance Program fitness and mental health resources to help employees be their best Time away Paid time off for vacation and to recharge