Job Summary As a lead Engineer for the Core Data Foundation team at NetApp, you will focus on quality, reliability, scalability, and performance of storage solutions that meet customers' needs across engineered systems and cloud services. The CDF 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. The engineer is expected to be solid in execution, drive test strategy, automation, feature validation, and end-to-end customer workflow testing. Job Requirements Extensive experience in functional, integration, system, stress, and scale testing of enterprise software products. Strong expertise in test planning, feature validation, and end-to-end quality ownership. Proficiency in Python-based test automation frameworks and validation infrastructure development. Strong debugging, troubleshooting,



and root cause analysis capabilities across complex software systems. Experience driving quality strategy, release readiness, and automation-first testing practices. Experience leveraging GenAI-powered tools and automation solutions to improve testing efficiency, accelerate defect detection, enhance test coverage, and drive engineering productivity. Proven ability to collaborate with development, support, and product teams to improve product quality and testability. Demonstrated technical leadership through feature ownership, mentoring, and quality process improvements. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in Agile environments with strong focus on customer-centric validation. Education Typically requires a minimum of 8-12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years and a Master’s degree.

📌 Software Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 NetApp
📍 Bengaluru