Software Engineer in Test - StorageGRID

Job Summary

NetApp is pioneering the development of StorageGRID object storage – AWS cloud compatible software powering the exponential growth in AI data lakes. As a Software Engineer in Test, this is your chance to work alongside a group of talented developers, impart your vision, and rapidly launch the latest cloud storage software. Your incredible testing and automation skills will create opportunities to contribute clean code. Naturally, you are as comfortable solving our customer’s AI data lake challenges by writing new code as you are improving productivity by refactoring. You are opinionated while flexible and know when to adopt new technologies.

We are true believers of Agile development and have been on the journey for many years. Since you maintain supreme levels of communication with your peers, we won’t inundate you with process and documentation as you work in our flexible hybrid work-from-home/office model.

Throughout the world, leading organizations count on NetApp to manage and store their data. From the edge of human endurance in Formula One auto racing to the edge of the universe with CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, we help our customers do things they couldn’t before—at speeds you never thought possible.

Role Overview: As a Software Engineer in Test, you will work as part of the Product Engineering team responsible for delivering an enterprise-class NetApp software product. You will leverage your development skills to contribute to both the creation and testing of software, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and innovative storage and data management products. Your role will include working closely with development to verify product functionality through automated and manual tests.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and execute automated software tests.
• Verify systems/subsystems by understanding test requirements and formulating test cases.
• Support inter-dependent development and testing activities.
• Analyze and document test standards, procedures and results.
• Work closely with development engineers and drive resolution of problems.
• Contribute to test automation infrastructure, labs and testbeds.
• Create and develop test automation strategies.

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in Ruby or equivalent scripting language.
• Experience with REST API development and testing.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, HTTP, and AWS APIs.
• Knowledge of Cassandra or similar NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of distributed systems.
• Experience working in a Linux environment with containers.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and continuous integration.

Additional Details:

• 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.
• Interview and Hiring Timeline: These are full-time roles with a start date in early 2026. Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match. Interviews will occur on an as needed basis.

Education & Experience

A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of experience in Software Engineering Testing and Automation; a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience is required.

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is 108,800 - 162,800 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.

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 con