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Director, Software Engineer (Hiring Immediately)NetApp • Santa Clara, California, US
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Director, Software Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

Director, Software Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

NetApp • Santa Clara, California, US
28 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

About NetApp

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

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.

Job Summary

At NetApp, we are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform the way businesses operate. Performance isnt just another technical metric its a strategic pillar. Delivering superior performance directly fuels customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and capacity for innovation all of which ensure that NetApp solutions run faster, scale bigger, and respond quicker.

We are seeking a visionary Director of Performance Engineering to lead anengineering team obsessed with system performance. This leader will drive improvements in the performance of NetApps solutions and raise the engineering bar across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with a bias for action , capable of diving deep into complex performance issues while inspiring and challenging their team to excel. In this strategic role, you will ensure NetApps products deliver world-class performance and reliability, shaping the companys performance engineering strategy and culture.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical vision and strategy. Ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Oversee the end-to-end development, deployment, and operation. Ensure security, availability, operations, scalability and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding product management, engineering leadership, data science, and operationsto deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Stay current and foster adoption of advancements in performance engineering. Proven ability to analyze complex performance data (CPU, memory, I / O) and debug system-level issues.
  • Mentor, hire, and grow a global development services team. Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation

Preferred Experience

  • Prior experience in leading a performance engineering team in a large-scale software environment. Experience with NetApp ONTAP or similar enterprise storage systems is a strong plus.
  • Hands-on expertise with performance profiling and analysis tools (profilers, tracers) benchmarking suites, and frameworks. Familiarity with modern hardware (NVME, SSD, and high-speed networking) and their impact on storage performance.
  • Up to date on industry trends in storage and performance (such as NVMe-oF, cloud storage performance, caching algorithms). Participation in performance engineering communities, publications, or contributions to performance benchmark development is a plus.
  • Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience of leading high-velocity engineering and product organizations, ideally in a startup environment
  • 7+ years of experience in developing and operating cloud services.
  • Education and Experience

    Minimum of 10 years of related experience with 7+ years managing a development team

    Compensation :

    The target salary range for this position is 241,400 - 358,600 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 (RSUs), 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.

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