Senior Software Engineer (SDET)
NetApp
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly technical SDET who functions as a "Developer first," with a specialty in quality engineering. This role is not just about writing test scripts; it’s about building software to test software. You will leverage Generative AI tools to accelerate the development lifecycle and architect core system components that enhance the reliability of our cloud infrastructure
Job Requirements
- Software Development: Design and implement internal tools, test harnesses, and microservices using clean code principles. You will actively participate in the development of product features to ensure they are architected for testability from day one.
- GenAI-Driven Automation: Integrate LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude) into the testing workflow to autonomously generate complex test cases, synthetic data, and self-healing automation scripts.
- Cloud Infrastructure & Tools: Build and maintain cloud-native testing infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- DevOps & Pipeline Architecture: Architect advanced CI/CD pipelines that include AI-powered risk assessment and automated quality gates.
- Code Quality Leadership: Conduct deep-dive code reviews, identify architectural bottlenecks, and mentor junior engineers on Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Data Structures (DSA).
- Software Engineering: 5+ years of experience in core development using Java, Python, or Go, with a focus on building scalable backend services.
- GenAI Expertise: Hands-on experience with Prompt Engineering, LangChain, or LlamaIndex to build RAG-based internal tools or automated evaluators.
- AI Copilot Proficiency: Expert use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to speed up code delivery and refactoring.
- System Design: Strong understanding of distributed systems, load balancing, and cloud-native databases (SQL/NoSQL)
Education
• BTech or Master's in Computer Science or a related field required with a minimum of 8+ years of related experience is required.
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 laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any 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 off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
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