NetApp

Entry Level Software Engineer - ANF (Azure NetApp Files)

NetApp$100K — $149K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Proficient in Python for automation and CI/CD.
  • Familiarity with C/C++, React, TypeScript, or C# is a plus.
  • Experience with microservices architecture and Kubernetes.
  • Strong grasp of software quality practices and observability.
  • Understanding of cloud technologies in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Own and optimize data management functionality and performance.
  • Guide software features through design, testing, and deployment phases.
  • Design and operate cloud-native services using distributed systems principles.
  • Ensure engineering excellence via automated testing and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
  • Engage in architecture and code review discussions to foster best practices.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions for reliability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and life insurance options.
  • Retirement and pension plans available.
  • Paid time off and various leave options.
  • Performance-based incentives and employee stock purchase plans.
  • Restricted stock units (RSUs) may be offered.
  • Benefits vary by region and are compliant with local regulations.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Are you passionate about cloud technologies and eager to develop innovative cloud-based solutions? NetApp's Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is building industry-leading cloud storage services that power mission-critical enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure.

We are looking for a highly motivated engineers to help develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems that span storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and user experience. This is a unified engineering role where engineers are expected to contribute across development, automated validation, performance, operational readiness, and service reliability. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership from design through production, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. While programming language experience, we expect engineers to incorporate AI-native engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the functional, performance and scalability of data plane rich with data management.
  • Own features through the entire software lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
  • Design, develop, and operate cloud-native services leveraging containers, microservices, distributed systems principles, and modern CI/CD practices.
  • Drive engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions spanning storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, security, observability, and customer-facing experiences.
  • Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to help drive technical excellence and engineering best practices.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term reliability, scalability, and operational improvements.
  • Work closely with product management, architects, and partner teams to translate customer and business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
  • Effectively communicate technical concepts, design tradeoffs, and project status to stakeholders across the organization.
  • Contribute to the technical growth of the team through knowledge sharing, code reviews, design discussions, and mentorship opportunities.


Job Requirements

  • Experience with Python for test automation, validation frameworks, tooling, CI/CD integration, or operational automation.
  • Familiarity with C/C++, React, TypeScript, or C# is desirable for engineers to work across existing service components and user-facing workflows.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs or service-to-service integrations.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and operating microservices-based applications using Kubernetes, containers, and modern CI/CD practices.
  • Experience with software quality practices including automated testing, performance optimization, and security best practices.
  • Experience with observability, monitoring, telemetry, and operational excellence practices.
  • Knowledge building and operating cloud-native distributed systems in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative and analytical approach to problem solving.


Additional Details:

Experience Info: If you have a Bachelor's degree with more than 2 years experience or a Master's degree DO NOT apply to this role. Instead, please apply to Job ID: 135679.
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.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 100,300 - 149,600 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, 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.

About NetApp

NetApp is a global cloud-led, data-centric software company that empowers organizations to lead with data in the age of accelerated digital transformation. The company provides systems, software and cloud services that enable them to run their applications optimally from data center to cloud, whether they are developing in the cloud, moving to the cloud, or creating their own cloud-like experiences on premises. With solutions that perform across diverse environments, NetApp helps organizations build their own data fabric and securely deliver the right data, services and applications to the right people?anytime, anywhere. Learn more at www.netapp.com.
Learn more about NetApp
Size
12,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$592 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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