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"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization."-George Kurian, CEO Job Summary As a principal engineer on the Data Services team at NetApp you will be part of the Trident program that brought the first open-source, out-of-tree dynamic storage provisioner to Kubernetes! You will own and define the Kubernetes story for NetApp. The role will require you to evangelize the solution in an open-source environment. You will be responsible for pushing adoption of the proposed solution. Our team at NetApp develops innovative and unique solutions to assist our customers in solving the challenges of persistent storage consumption for Kubernetes applications and other container technologies. We work closely with upstream communities to provide code and leadership in defining the persistent storage strategy in these areas. An ideal candidate for this position will be driven to produce results, collaborative, curious and creative. He/she strives to excel in their day-to-day work and will continue to produce high quality results without anyone looking over their shoulders. They will bring broad experience across multiple domains including embedded systems, operating systems, storage technologies and distributed systems. Job Requirements Responsibility: As a principal engineer you will design and lead the team in important architectural decisions. The candidate will provide technical leadership for the team(s) they are associated with and participate in key technical decisions. They will engage with product management on roadmaps and engage with customers on escalations and ensure that there is continuous improvement in all areas. Essential Functions: Participate in technical discussions within the team and with other groups within Business Units associated with specified projects Responsible for providing guidance in development and testing activities of other engineers that involve several inter-dependencies Work on multiple tasks and responsibilities that will contribute towards team, program, and company goals Coding and Execution of projects, Technical Design Test Automation Debugging/Performance analysis Running PoCs and R&D activities Enforce best practices for software design and development by involving in appropriate reviews Strong aptitude for learning new technologies Resourceful in applying creative ideas to solve problems Qualifications 10+ years of relevant experience A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science Excellent coding skills in Golang and Python A strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices Deep technical knowledge of Kubernetes Understanding of Hyper Scaler technologies: AWS, GCP and AZURE Experience with NetApp storage or cloud native storage platforms Strong oral and written communication skills A deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design The candidate should have a working knowledge of Agile Scrum best practice Compensation: The target salary range for this position is $192,000-$270,000. 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 (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. 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. Did you know... Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you. 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.