Job Description

Overview

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At NetApp, we have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. That's because we bring new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively in the most efficient possible way. As an Engineer with NetApp, you'll have the opportunity to work with modern cloud and container orchestration technologies in a production setting. You'll play an important role in scaling systems sustainably through automation and evolving them by pushing for changes to improve reliability and velocity.

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.

Job Summary

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NetApp's Cloud Storage Business Unit is seeking a highly skilled Software Data Engineer. In this senior role, you will own complex business problems end-to-end: define what needs to be solved, design the approach, and deliver scalable solutions. You will shape the analytics and data platform strategy for key

Cloud Storage outcomes, set technical direction, and build AI/ML-powered capabilities that drive impact across products and functions. This includes architecting durable data foundations (Snowflake + dbt), elevating data quality standards, and transforming signals from customer lifecycle, product telemetry, GTM, and finance into actionable insights and measurable business results.

Job Requirements

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Business & Outcomes

Develop a deep understanding of Cloud Storage metrics, processes, funnels, and customer lifecycles; articulate the "why" behind changes in ARR, adoption, expansion/NRR, support cost, and efficiency. Define problem statements and OKRs/KPIs; align roadmaps with BU priorities and partner teams (Product, Engineering, Cloud Ops, Sales, Finance).

Data Engineering at Scale

Design and lead implementation of error-free ELT/ETL pipelines into the data lake/warehouse (e.g., Snowflake + dbt), starting with PoCs that prove business value prior to scale-out; productionize with orchestration (Airflow/Prefect) and CI/CD. Establish gold-standard data models and contracts for product telemetry, billing, and GTM datasets; enforce versioned schemas, SLAs/SLOs, lineage, and observability.

Insight Generation & Decision Support

Analyze large, complex datasets to diagnose root causes, opportunities, and risk; deliver prescriptive recommendations to PMs and business leaders, not just descriptive dashboards. Build and maintain executive-grade dashboards and self-serve semantic layers (Tableau/Power BI) with clear narrative storytelling.

AI/ML Innovation

Leverage modern AI/ML (forecasting, uplift modeling, causal inference, anomaly detection, LLM-assisted analytics) to automate insights and power new capabilities, e.g., churn/expansion prediction, price-performance guidance, intelligent cost/efficiency recommendations. Partner with MLEs to productionize models with feature stores, monitoring, governance, and responsible-AI practices.

Data Quality, Governance & Security

Design and enforce robust data quality checks (tests, expectations, anomaly rules) and steward data governance (access, PII handling, auditability) across different data pipelines.

Technical Leadership & Influence

Serve as tech lead for cross-functional analytics initiatives; mentor IC3-IC4 engineers and establish standards for modeling, testing, documentation, and review.

Education

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Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related field. 8+ years in data engineering/analytics with demonstrable impact on product or business outcomes. Expert SQL and Python; strong command of Snowflake and dbt for ELT modeling; experience building production-grade pipelines and data contracts. Proven track record delivering dashboards/visualizations (Tableau/Power BI) that drive action. Hands-on with orchestration, CI/CD for data, and data testing/observability. Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and influence senior stakeholders across time zones. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality. Expertise with statistical modeling techniques.
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 laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any 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 off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.


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

Submitting an application

To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.

Our values

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Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.

Benefits

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Volunteer time off

40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.

Well-being

Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.

Time away

Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.