Title: NetApp Emerging Talent - Entry Level Software Engineer (Systems) Locations: San Jose, California, United States; Morrisville, North Carolina, United States Job category: University Job ID: 134507-en_US Hybrid Job Description: Own-Every-Moment-at-NetApp At-NetApp,-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. 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Please sign up for job alerts if your city is not listed. If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, 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, NetApp is where your journey begins. Are you ready to kickstart your career in software engineering? NetApp is seeking Entry Level Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development and design of innovative features for our flagship storage operating system, ONTAP. About ONTAP: ONTAP is a robust and feature-rich platform known for its advanced data management capabilities. It delivers significant value to our customers and supports mission-critical applications worldwide. As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a talented team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging distributed software that powers NetApp's cloud, hybrid-cloud, and on-premises solutions. This entry level technical position is perfect for individuals who are systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, eager to learn, and driven to produce results. Essential Functions: Collaborate with the team on projects involving new feature development, sustaining efforts, and handling engineering escalations Participate in all phases of the product development cycle: from definition and design to implementation, debugging, testing, and early customer support Work closely with peer team members and other teams such as QA, Systemic Test Engineering, and other dependent engineering teams to understand customer use cases, deliver solutions, and integrate valuable insights into the team's work Solve technical issues collaboratively with other engineers Job Requirements - Familiarity with the design and development of system software - Hands-on experience with C/C++ is required - Knowledge of Unix/Linux System Programming and Multithreaded programming - Experience in the Storage Domain is a plus - Strong conceptual understanding of OS internals - Expertise in algorithms, data structures, and multi-threaded programming is essential - Commitment to sound software engineering practices and a passion for quality - Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality - Strong communication skills, both written and oral, targeted at a wide variety of internal and external audiences - Ability to understand customer deployment scenarios and experience in collaborating with peer teams outside of engineering Additional Details: - Experience Info: If you have a Bachelor's degree and more than 2 years of relevant experience, excluding internships, or a Master's Degree - Job Posting Info: This is a pipeline position that will be opened on a recurring basis and used to fill roles aligned with the required skill sets. - Program Dates: These are full-time roles with a start date in 2026. Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match. Timeline: - Interviews: will occur on an as needed basis Education & Experience Typically requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with no relevant industry experience; or equivalent relevant experience Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 101,150 - 150,700 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. 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. We are a collection of diverse people from around the world with our own individual stories. We share the drive to create innovative, world-class products. We're One NetApp, and we find strength in celebrating our individuality. Learn more NetApp Entry Level Careers Program The NetApp Entry Level Careers Program is designed to help you grow your career, sharpen your skills, and foster meaningful relationships. When you join the Program, you join a diverse, global community where innovative ideas flourish. Learn more Find your ideal job In a world consistently defined by new expectations, can you quickly adapt for the success of our customers? We reward innovation and problem-solving. Related jobs - Senior Client Executive Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Enterprise Client Executive - South Florida Miami, Florida, United States; , United States - Enterprise Client Executive - DC/VA Vienna, Virginia, United States Recently viewed jobs Your recently viewed jobs will appear here. Saved jobs You have no saved jobs. Start browsing jobs here Recruitment scam warning When conducting a job search, you're bombarded with outreach. Here are tips to keep you safe from recruitment fraud. 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Currently, when addressing certain hiring needs, NetApp uses the Eightfold tool which can provide an initial ranking of a candidate's skills and experience, based on information provided by the applicant in the application and/or supporting documentation, in comparison to the NetApp designated key requirements of a specific role. Additionally, the tool may be used to help review and/or rank internal employees seeking promotion or other internal mobility. However, our talent acquisition team or our recruiters will ultimately select the candidates for further consideration, following human review of any automated evaluation results and associated underlying documentation (or lack thereof) submitted with the candidates' application Submitting an application To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team reviews applications submitted through our company website only. 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.