JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer (SDET) to join NetApp’s
ONTAP Engineering team, focusing on SAN and block storage solutions. ONTAP is a
feature-rich storage platform used in mission-critical environments across
cloud, hybrid, and on-prem deployments.
As an Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing
scalable test frameworks, automation infrastructure, and validation pipelines
that ensure high product quality for complex distributed storage systems. You
will work across multiple subsystems, understand end-to-end customer workflows,
and drive quality at scale.
This is an advanced IC role requiring solid technical depth, ownership of
features/modules, and the ability to operate with limited supervision while
influencing test strategy, automation direction, and cross-team quality
outcomes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and
infrastructure using Python and related technologies
* Own end-to-end validation for SAN/block storage features, including test
design,



execution, and defect lifecycle management
* Collaborate with development teams to understand feature design, define
validation strategies, and drive testability improvements early in the cycle.
* Develop functional, integration, stress, and scale tests for distributed
storage systems
* Drive automation-first testing approaches and improve code/test coverage
across components
* Analyze failures, debug complex issues across software layers, and drive root
cause resolution.
* Participate in product design discussions and contribute to improving
reliability, observability, and diagnosability
* Lead or significantly contribute to test planning, quality reviews, and
release readiness.
* Work across cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Field Support) to understand
customer use cases and ensure production readiness.
* Mentor junior engineers and influence engineering best practices within the
team.
* Strong pr

📌 Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Bengaluru)
🏢 NetApp
📍 Bengaluru