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# Sr. Software Engineer, Data Processing OSS

- **Company:** NetApp, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $196,350.0 - $292,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Apache HTTP Server, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux System Administration, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, Data Processing, Comet Programming, Apache Spark, Core Api, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Free and Open-Source Software, Presto
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.netapp.com/talentcommunity/apply/1437445800/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* 12+ years of relevant experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field OR a Master's degree in Computer Science.
 * 3+ years of deep technical experience in developing core components of Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Doris, Apache Gluten, Velox, Apache DataFusion, Apache DataFusion Comet, or equivalent platforms designed for large-scale data processing.
 * 3+ years of deep technical experience in instrumenting, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of data processing engine components on benchmark and customer workloads.
 * Sound knowledge of the architecture and internal operation of one or more of Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Presto/Trino.
 * Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and successful release of high-performance data processing engines for large production deployments.
 * Exceptional programming skills in C, C++, and Java.
 * Extensive development experience in Linux environments.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for performance optimization.

## Description

As a Senior/Principal Data Processing Engineer - OSS, you will be a key individual contributor in adopting and advancing capabilities of open-source software (OSS) platforms such as Apache Gluten, Velox, Apache Spark, and Apache Flink in the context of DataPelago's data processing engine. You will enhance functional breadth, performance, scale, and reliability of the DataPelago engine through downstream and upstream contributions. You will have the opportunity to engage with community working on these platforms. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a category-defining product and work with a talented team of engineers.

What You'll Do:

 * Architect: Influence the architecture of how our data processing engine interfaces with open-source platforms and engines.
 * Design: Lead design of functional and performance enhancements to open-source platforms such as Apache Gluten and Velox and their integration with our data processing engine.
 * Core Development: Individually design, implement, test, optimize, and maintain components of the data processing engine.
 * Innovation and Differentiation: Analyze technology roadmap of Apache Gluten, Velox, and equivalent platforms and identify opportunities for our engine to enhance technology and product leadership.
 * Collaboration: Partner effectively with engineering, product management, open-source community and customer success teams.
 * Continuous Improvement: Foster best practices in design and code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and issue resolution to maintain highest product quality, security, efficiency, & productivity.