**Job Summary** As a Senior Software Engineer in the storage and backup domain, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for driving feature design and development for Data storage platforms, and protocols. You will lead initiatives that ensure our products and services can effectively communicate and operate with external systems, while maintaining high standards of performance, security, and protocol compliance. **Job Requirements** + Define and evolve interoperability strategies. + Lead design reviews for storage features for protocol compliance. + Own the technical roadmap for interoperability features and enhancements. + Lead resolution of complex interop-related issues, including protocol mismatches, data IO errors, and integration failures. + Partner with product managers, QA, and external vendors to ensure alignment on interop goals. + Represent the Interop team in technical governance forums and architecture councils. **Technical Skills** + Experience with development with C/C++ in LINUX/UNIX environments. + Deep understanding of Operating systems, data access protocols, Data storage systems, cloud, and Kubernetes. + Proven ability to debug complex inter-system issues and lead root cause analysis. Strong algorithms, data structures and multi-threaded programming experience is preferred. + Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers. + Knowledge of storage or cloud technologies. **Education** + 8 years of experience is required. 8-12 years of experience is preferred. + A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or a master’s degree; or equivalent experience is required. Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 159,800 - 237,600 USD. 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. 131451 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 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.