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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, System Software Engineer - **Company:** NetApp, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $253,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Flash, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Linux, Distributed File Systems, Disaster Recovery, RAID, Distributed Systems, Serial ATA, Firmware, Storage Area Network (SAN), NetApp Applications, Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Reliability Engineering, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, System Programming, System Software, AI Infrastructure, Multithreading, Data Storage Management, Data Storage Technologies, Storage Devices, System Availability, Concurrency, Fibre Channel, Core Data, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Nvme - **Published:** November 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/manager-system-software-engineer-new-york-ny--4f19f837-fe14-4319-84a1-91f2db528d10 ## About the Role Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), NetApp Storage Systems, Data Storage, Computer Engineering, Product Management, RAID Storage, Multimedia, Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you''ll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you''re ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function., * BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in systems software, storage, or infrastructure engineering and demonstrated management leadership. * Strong systems programming expertise in C/C++ on Linux/UNIX, including operating systems, multithreading, concurrency, performance tuning, and distributed systems. * Deep understanding of Core Data Foundation technologies, including RAID, storage management, distributed file systems, data protection, storage scalability, high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery. * Extensive experience with storage media technologies including NVMe SSDs, SAS SSDs, SATA SSDs, HDDs, TLC/QLC Flash, Zoned Namespace (ZNS) devices, single-port and dual-port storage devices, storage shelves, and drive firmware qualification. * Strong knowledge of storage connectivity technologies including Fibre Channel (FC) adapters, SAS HBAs, NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF), PCIe-based storage architectures, and storage networking protocols. * Understanding of media performance characteristics, garbage collection behavior, endurance management, wear leveling, firmware interactions, reliability engineering, failure analysis, and large-scale storage deployments. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence technology direction, collaborate with storage device vendors, define technical roadmaps, and deliver complex storage infrastructure solutions from concept through production. ## Description NetApp''s Core Data Foundation organization is responsible for the foundational technologies that power ONTAP, including storage media integration, RAID, storage management, resiliency, availability, scalability, and performance. Our team works closely with drive vendors, hardware engineering, product management, and partner organizations to bring new storage technologies and platforms to market while ensuring enterprise-class reliability and performance. As a Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for enabling and integrating current and next-generation storage media technologies across NetApp''s storage portfolio. You will drive innovation in storage devices, firmware qualification, media reliability, performance optimization, data protection, and large-scale storage systems spanning on-premises, cloud, and AI infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical leader with deep knowledge of storage systems and media technologies who can provide strategic direction, execute complex programs, and build high-performing engineering teams., * Manage and lead a team of engineers developing storage media, RAID, and storage management technologies within ONTAP. * Drive onboarding, qualification, and integration of new storage media, drive firmware, adapters, and storage hardware platforms. * Partner with drive vendors, hardware engineering teams, and product management to define technology roadmaps and qualification strategies. * Drive innovation in storage resiliency, reliability, availability, and performance across large-scale storage deployments. * Lead architecture, design, implementation, and delivery of enterprise-class storage infrastructure solutions. * Investigate complex system-level issues involving media behavior, firmware interactions, performance bottlenecks, and field escalations. * Mentor engineers and technical leaders while fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and engineering excellence.