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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Cassandra) - **Company:** NetApp, Inc. - **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $253,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), NetApp Applications, Node.Js, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Reliability Engineering, Software Systems, Database Engines, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Apache Cassandra, Indexer, Backend, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, StorageGrid, Data Management, Golang - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.netapp.com/talentcommunity/apply/1415487900/?locale=en_US ## About the Role At the Software Engineer, the role requires strong technical depth, end-to-end ownership, sound design judgment, and the ability to influence peers through high-quality code, thoughtful reviews, and clear technical communication., * 8-12 years of experience in backend, systems, database, storage, or distributed systems engineering * Strong programming skills in Java, with experience in Python, Go, C/C++, or similar languages a plus * Hands-on experience with Apache Cassandra or comparable distributed database / NoSQL systems, preferably at the internals or platform integration level * Practical knowledge of open-source development practices, including code reviews, design discussions, patch quality, testing expectations, and community collaboration * Solid understanding of replication, consistency, partitioning, failure handling, node lifecycle, and cluster coordination * Experience designing and debugging complex software systems in Linux-based, scale-out, or storage-oriented environments * Ability to independently drive feature development, technical investigations, root-cause analysis, and problem resolution * Strong communication skills with the ability to write clear designs, explain trade-offs, and collaborate across distributed teams * Preferred Qualifications * Deep experience with Cassandra internals such as storage engine, compaction, repair, indexing, schema evolution, upgrades, or release management * Experience integrating Cassandra or similar distributed databases into enterprise storage, object storage, cloud, or scale-out infrastructure products * Experience with performance optimization, benchmarking, observability, and large-scale production troubleshooting * Experience contributing to or working with open-source database, storage, or distributed systems projects * Familiarity with StorageGRID, object storage concepts, S3, Kubernetes, containerized services, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows * Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and workflows for code generation, review, debugging, testing, or documentation * Education * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience ## Description NetApp is pioneering StorageGRID object storage-AWS cloud-compatible software that helps power the exponential growth of AI data lakes. As a Software Engineer, Cassandra at the MTS 4 level, you will focus primarily on Java-based Cassandra development for the distributed database layer that underpins StorageGRID metadata services, scale-out reliability, upgradeability, and enterprise customer workloads., This role is ideal for an experienced hands-on engineer who enjoys working deep in distributed systems, database internals, open-source technologies, product integration, performance, and reliability engineering within a mission-critical object storage product., StorageGRID Cassandra Development & Feature Ownership * Design and implement Java-based Cassandra features and improvements with end-to-end ownership * Translate product, scale, upgrade, supportability, and customer requirements into clear Cassandra technical designs * Make sound trade-offs across availability, data protection, consistency, performance, maintainability, and operational simplicity in large-scale distributed database systems Cassandra Internals & StorageGRID Integration * Develop high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in Java and related database/system technologies * Troubleshoot complex StorageGRID issues involving Cassandra storage, compaction, repair, replication, consistency, node lifecycle, and cluster behavior * Build deep expertise in how Cassandra supports StorageGRID metadata, availability, and customer operations Architecture Contribution & Technical Leadership * Participate in Cassandra and StorageGRID design reviews and propose improvements to database architecture, product integration, and operational behavior * Influence component-level design in areas such as metadata services, observability, repair, upgradeability, node lifecycle, and cluster operations Open-Source & Community-Aware Development * Apply practical knowledge of open-source development models, code review practices, issue tracking, and community-driven engineering workflows * Work with upstream-style development expectations, including clear design rationale, high-quality patches, maintainable tests, and constructive technical discussion * Balance product needs with broader distributed database ecosystem considerations while following company contribution, legal, and compliance processes Product Engineering & Customer-Focused Execution * Deliver Cassandra changes that meet StorageGRID product requirements and release-quality standards * Contribute to code reviews, issue triage, root-cause analysis, and test strategy for Cassandra-related StorageGRID work * Scalability, Performance & Reliability * Optimize Cassandra for StorageGRID scale, throughput, resiliency, node expansion, and failure recovery * Lead performance analysis, benchmarking, capacity planning, and system tuning across StorageGRID Cassandra deployments * Improve diagnostics, fault tolerance, upgrade safety, and operational debuggability for Cassandra within StorageGRID Execution & Delivery * Drive medium-to-large Cassandra initiatives from design through implementation, validation, and release readiness * Identify risks, dependencies, and technical trade-offs early, and communicate clearly with stakeholders * Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work * Collaborate closely with the existing senior Cassandra developer, StorageGRID engineering, QA, product management, supportability, support, and field teams * Provide backup support for Cassandra orchestration, troubleshooting, testing, supportability, and release readiness workflows as needed ## Related Videos - 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