Distinguished Engineer

About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

Distinguished Engineer, Data Governance and Privacy

Distinguished Engineers at NetApp are individual contributors who strive to be diverse in technology and provide technical leadership, architectural guidance and lead innovations to senior architects and engineers. They possess the ability to influence, collaborate, set technical direction, develop product roadmaps, and provide innovative solutions to solve architectural and business problems. Distinguished engineers impact the overall growth of the company by devising clear roadmaps to deliver next generation technology solutions to NetApp customers. About team : ONTAP is NetApp's flagship storage operating system. The ONTAP team drives the product strategy, roadmap, and engineering delivery for ONTAP software and systems. You are responsible for developing innovative solutions and architecture for ONTAP software and systems spanning the areas of filesystems and storage, security, networking and protocols. The solutions you architect and design will drive mission critical applications, AI infra

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Distinguished Engineer, Data Governance and Privacy to join our innovative and rapidly growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction and technical implementation of our Data Governance and Privacy initiatives across our platform . To support workflows for data engineering, privacy and governance for AI. You will be a recognized expert with the experience of building large scale data intensive applications and platforms, driving architectural decisions, fostering best practices, and leading the charge in building a robust, scalable, and compliant data ecosystem.

Job Requirements

As a Distinguished Engineer, you will be a thought leader and hands-on contributor, responsible for :

• Strategic Vision & Leadership : Defining and championing the long-term technical roadmap for data governance and Privacy within our platform, aligning with evolving regulatory landscapes and industry best practices.
• Architectural Design & Guidance : Leading the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and resilient privacy-by-design and data governance architectures. Providing expert guidance to engineering teams on privacy-preserving techniques, data minimization, consent management, data retention, and access controls.
• Technical Excellence & Innovation : Driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance our data privacy and governance capabilities. Identifying and prototyping innovative solutions to complex data challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partnering closely with Legal, Product, Security, and other Engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements and business needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing : Mentoring senior engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning within the organization. Disseminating expertise through technical reviews, presentations, and documentation.
• Incident Response & Remediation : Providing expert technical leadership during privacy-related incidents and breaches, ensuring rapid containment, root cause analysis, and effective remediation.
• Vendor & Tooling Evaluation : Evaluating and recommending third-party tools, technologies, and services to bolster our privacy and data governance posture.

What you will bring

Compensation :

The target salary range for this position is 255,850 - 380,600 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and / or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and / or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.