Software Engineer- Networking
NetApp•Morrisville, NC
fulltime
Engineering and Information Technology
5+ years
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Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Engineer 3 with a strong focus on network automation and infrastructure scalability to join our team. The ideal candidate is an automation expert with solid networking fundamentals (Layer 2 / Layer 3) and experience building systems that configure, validate, and operate complex networked environments at scale.
Experience with system programming and C/C++ is a plus and familiarity with operating systems and platforms such as FreeBSD is beneficial.
Job Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks and tooling for networking, storage, and data management environments.
Develop scalable automation to provision, configure, validate, and manage complex network topologies.
Work closely with networking, storage, and systems teams to translate operational requirements into reliable automated solutions.
Build and enhance automation for Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking workflows, including configuration, verification, and troubleshooting.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code primarily in Python, with selective use of C/C++ where appropriate.
Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment velocity, reliability, and repeatability.
Implement automation to improve observability, diagnostics, and failure recovery across distributed systems.
Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, using automation to prevent recurrence.
Participate in design and code reviews, focusing on automation quality, resiliency, and scalability.
Continuously improve development and operational processes through automation and tooling improvements.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, automation, or infrastructure engineering roles.
Strong proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and systems integration.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts and protocols.
Hands-on experience with network automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Ansible, custom Python frameworks, or similar).
Experience working with Linux or UNIX-like operating systems; familiarity with FreeBSD is a plus.
Working knowledge of system programming concepts and C/C+
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug issues across software, systems, and networks.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Preferred Skills Experience automating storage or data management platforms.
Familiarity with CI/CD systems and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Networking certifications
Knowledge of virtualization and container-based environments.
Experience with performance analysis, telemetry, and operational monitoring.
Exposure to large-scale, production networking environments.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 130,900 - 194,700 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. 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, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during 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 You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
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