Principal Engineer (Cloud Storage & Distributed Systems) at NetApp, Inc.

Learn more about applying for Principal Engineer (Cloud Storage & Distributed Systems) at Net App, Inc. Responsibilities Our values Benefits Overview At Net App, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. 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 Net App, 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. Success profile Ready to be an engineer at Net App? Explore the traits that can help you thrive. Analytical Adaptable Communicator Detail-oriented Quick-thinking Problem solver Responsibilities Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job category: Engineering Job ID: 136228-en_US Own Every Moment at Net App At Net App, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, Net App is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function. Job Summary Are you passionate about cloud technologies and eager to develop innovative cloud-based solutions? Net App's Azure Net App Files (ANF) team is building industry-leading cloud storage services that power mission-critical enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. We are looking for a highly motivated principal engineer to help architect, develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems that span storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and user experience. This is a unified engineering role where engineers are expected to contribute across development, automated validation, performance, operational readiness, and service reliability. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership from design through production, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. While programming language experience, we expect engineers to incorporate AI-native engineering practices. Job Requirements 15+ years in Software/Systems Engineering. 5+ years in Storage & Data Management platforms (ONTAP or similar). 10+ years in Technical Leadership roles. Strong background in Distributed Systems, Cloud Storage, File Systems, Databases, or Infrastructure Services. Expertise in Go/Golang; Python for automation and CI/CD. Experience with REST APIs, Microservices, Kubernetes, Containers, and CI/CD. Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud-native platforms. Strong focus on Scalability, Reliability, Observability, Automation, and Security. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. 15+ years in Software/Systems Engineering. 5+ years in Storage & Data Management platforms (ONTAP or similar). 10+ years in Technical Leadership roles. Strong background in Distributed Systems, Cloud Storage, File Systems, Databases, or Infrastructure Services. Expertise in Go/Golang; Python for automation and CI/CD. Experience with REST APIs, Microservices, Kubernetes, Containers, and CI/CD. Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud-native platforms. Strong focus on Scalability, Reliability, Observability, Automation, and Security. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Education 15+ years of experience in Software/Systems Engineering with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale products and services. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of experience in Data Management, Storage Platforms, or Cloud Storage Systems (e.g., ONTAP or similar enterprise storage technologies). 10+ years of technical leadership experience, driving architecture, design, and delivery of complex software systems. Strong foundation in Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Storage Technologies, Networking, Data Structures, and Software Engineering principles. Relevant certifications in Azure, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, or Cloud Technologies are a plus. Equivalent combination of education and industry experience will also be considered. At Net App, 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: Net App 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 Net App At Net App, 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. Net App 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.