Software Engineering Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and managing a team that delivers high-quality embedded software and firmware for a wide range of cutting-edge storage systems and flash-based performance enhancement modules.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

• Lead a platform software/firmware engineering team delivering high-quality storage platform solutions.
• Translate product goals into clear execution plans, including priorities, timelines, resourcing, and delivery commitments.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle from planning through release and sustenance.
• Drive high-quality, secure, and timely delivery while strengthening engineering practices across CI/CD, automation, and SDLC.
• Collaborate with JDM/ODM partners, third-party vendors, and cross-functional teams (hardware, software, quality, manufacturing, and support).
• Manage risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Continuously improve team processes, engineering quality, and execution predictability.
• Promote responsible use of approved AI tools for development, testing, and problem-solving.
• Coach and develop engineers, supporting performance and career growth aligned to business needs.

Desired Skills

• Strong technical and people leadership with the ability to build trust and drive accountability.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with practical judgement.
• Clear communication skills to articulate risks, trade-offs, and outcomes.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and guide teams toward delivery and quality goals.
• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement focus to enhance engineering practices and outcomes.

Desired Experience

• Experience leading software/firmware teams delivering storage or systems software.
• Hands-on expertise in C/C++, Python, kernel development, and operating systems (Linux/FreeBSD).
• Knowledge of BIOS, BMC firmware, computer architecture, and development workflows.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, security practices, and project delivery.
• Experience improving CI/CD, automation, and release processes.
• Exposure to AI tools for development and productivity enhancement.
• Proven experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering talent.
• Experience working with ODM/JDM partners and third-party vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across teams.

Education

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and experience in technical leadership, people management is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple critical projects

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.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.

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AI Disclosure For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.