> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2209278-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2209278-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Software Engineer

- **Company:** NetApp, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $113,050.0 - $168,300.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Debugging, NetApp Applications, Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), Software Engineering, System Programming, System Software, Multithreading, HybridCloud, Data Management
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a54a62fc-54d8-43e9-a5ca-8627d0fd87df

## About the Role

* Familiarity with the design and development of system software
 * Hands-on experience with C and C++ is required
 * Knowledge of Unix/Linux System Programming and Multithreaded programming
 * Experience in the Storage Domain is a plus
 * Strong conceptual understanding of OS internals
 * Expertise in algorithms, data structures, and multi-threaded programming is essential
 * Commitment to sound software engineering practices and a passion for quality
 * Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
 * Strong communication skills, both written and oral, targeted at a wide variety of internal and external audiences
 * Ability to understand customer deployment scenarios and experience in collaborating with peer teams outside of engineering, * Experience Info: If you have a Bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience, excluding internships, DO NOT apply to this role. Instead, please apply to Job ID: 134507.
 * Job Posting Info: This is a pipeline position that will be opened on a recurring basis and used to fill roles aligned with the required skill sets.
 * Program Dates: These are full-time roles with a start date in 2026. Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match., Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, a Master's degree with no experience, or equivalent work experience

## Description

Are you ready to elevate your career in software engineering? NetApp is seeking Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development and design of innovative features for our flagship storage operating system, ONTAP.

About ONTAP: ONTAP is a robust and feature-rich platform known for its advanced data management capabilities. It delivers significant value to our customers and supports mission-critical applications worldwide. As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a talented team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging distributed software that powers NetApp's cloud, hybrid-cloud, and on-premises solutions.

This technical position is perfect for individuals who are systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, eager to learn, and driven to produce results.

Essential Functions:

 * Collaborate with the team on projects involving new feature development, sustaining efforts, and handling engineering escalations
 * Participate in all phases of the product development cycle: from definition and design to implementation, debugging, testing, and early customer support
 * Work closely with peer team members and other teams such as QA, Systemic Test Engineering, and other dependent engineering teams to understand customer use cases, deliver solutions, and integrate valuable insights into the team's work
 * Solve technical issues collaboratively with other engineers


## Related Videos

- [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix)
- [Phel, a native Lisp for PHP](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/791-phel-a-native-lisp-for-php)
- [Asynchronicity and multithreading in C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/447-asynchronicity-and-multithreading-in-c)
- [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering)
- [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood)
- [Challenges and Solutions for Efficient, Large-Scale Video Analysis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2022-challenges-and-solutions-for-efficient-large-scale-video-analysis)

## Related Articles

- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)
- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)
- [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)