Software Engineering Manager

About NetApp

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Job Summary

NetApp is developing new portfolio of cloud-led, data-centric storage platforms and services to help the world s leading organizations harness their data in new and interesting ways. NetApp is bringing its industry leading, enterprise class data storage technologies into the world s biggest public clouds and the simplicity & flexibility of cloud into customer data centers.

In support of that mission, we are rapidly growing our Cloud Replication team. The Cloud Replication team is responsible for cutting-edge technologies that enable NetApp s Data Protection & Data Mobility capabilities. These technologies are designed for container-based (Kubernetes) & virtualized/traditional architectures and also integrated with cloud storage capabilities of leading cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).

About Role
We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead an exceptionally talented & growing engineering team responsible for driving product development and strategy. As part of the NetApp Research and Development function, the overall focus of the team will be on delivering innovative technologies to address competitive market and customer requirements with enterprise-class product quality and time-to-market. The team will also be responsible for maintenance & enhancements to existing technologies & products.

Job Requirements

Essential Functions
- Manage team/teams of engineers responsible for all phases of software development life cycle
- Develop, modify and execute policies & processes that will positively affect immediate operations
- Establish operational objectives & plans for the team and delegate assignments
- Develop project plans and ensure that project goals are met
- Develop proposed budgets and ensure adherence once budget is approved
- Utilize previous technical, project management and people management experience to actively lead complex projects requiring local & global collaboration
- Take responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing

Requirements
- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential
- Clear understanding of the product development cycle and project management
- Experience with developing budgets and predicting project costs
- Demonstrated ability to manage professional level employees
- Ability to understand and apply new technologies
- Experience in hands-on systems software development
- Experience with the systems engineering domain requiring concepts such as computer architecture, operating systems, file systems, networking, algorithms & data structures
- Experience in managing software development projects with C/C++ in LINUX/UNIX environments
- Experience with software development in a Kubernetes environments is a plus
- Experience with storage technologies or cloud technologies is a plus

Interactions
- This individual must work effectively with staff to vice president level employees and employees within and outside of their function and organization.
- Utilizes people skills and available people manager tools to critically impact the growth of an individual within the company and career.
- This individual must demonstrate favorable results through providing leadership to the function.

Education

- A minimum of 10 years of experience as an individual contributor and a minimum of 5 years as a people manager is required.
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a Master s Degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects is required.

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.

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Why NetApp?

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.

We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off 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. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.

USA and Canada Residents Only:

The base salary hiring wage range for this position which the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position in the specified geographic areas or locations, is 197,000 - 240,000. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors relevant to the position and candidate such as geographical location, candidate qualifications, certifications, relevant job-related work experience, education, skillset and other relevant business and organizational factors, consistent with applicable law. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), sick time, leave of absence as per the FMLA and other relevant leave laws, Company bonus/commission, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU s).