Software Engineer

**Job Summary** We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our Cloud Deployment and Automation Engineering team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and operating automated solution that enable large-scale cloud service deployments, infrastructure lifecycle management, production engineering operations, and continuous service improvements. The ideal candidate is passionate about eliminating manual processes through software, building scalable automation frameworks, improving deployment reliability, and driving operational excellence across cloud infrastructure and platform services. The engineer will work closely with software development and cloud operations teams to deliver automated and highly reliable cloud solutions. This role aligns closely with ongoing efforts around deployment automation, infrastructure build-out, service expansion and engineering productivity improvements. **Job Requirements** Deployment Automation - Identify manual tasks and develop software to eliminate repetitive work. - Build self-service workflows, orchestration tools, and monitoring integrations to automate operations. - Lead initiatives to reduce human intervention and boost engineering efficiency. - Enhance software deployment reliability and scalability via automation. - Develop tools for environment provisioning, configuration, validation, and release readiness. Cloud Infrastructure & Operations - Support cloud infrastructure build-out, lifecycle, and service readiness. - Collaborate with operations to improve platform resiliency, scalability, and support. - Contribute to infrastructure modernization, upgrades, and technical debt reduction. - Support large-scale distributed systems in public cloud environments. Collaboration & Technical Leadership - Collaborate with Software Engineering, Cloud Operations, Architecture, and Program Management. - Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to deployment. - Document designs, deployment procedures, automation workflows, and best practices. - Support engineering standards and automation strategy organization-wide. Required Technical Skills - Programming/scripting in Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash, or similar. - Experience with Linux systems in cloud environments. - Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or GCP services. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows. - Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation). - Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native architectures. - Knowledge of REST APIs, asynchronous systems, and distributed apps. - Familiarity with AI-assisted operational tools and productivity solutions. Soft Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to identify inefficiencies and create scalable software solutions. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Self-starter with ownership and accountability. - Effective collaboration with diverse team members. - Passion for automation-first engineering and continuous improvement. **Education** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - 2 - 4 years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, deployment engineering, site reliability engineering, or production engineering. 135711 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. 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. **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. **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.