Software Engineering Director (Cloud / Saas / Distributed)
NetApp
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.
Job Summary
NetApp Keystone is at the forefront of hybrid cloud innovation, offering flexible, subscription-based solutions that empower organizations to manage data seamlessly across on-premises and cloud environments. Our mission is to simplify the cloud journey, accelerate digital transformation, and deliver unmatched scalability and operational efficiency.
Your Impact:
As the Director, Software Engineering for NetApp Keystone, you’ll lead the charge in developing and launching industry-leading storage and data management solutions. You’ll be instrumental in driving Lean-Agile transformation initiatives that fuel both product innovation and customer success in the rapidly evolving hybrid cloud landscape.
Job Requirements
Minimum of 12 years of progressive engineering leadership experience (Manager & Executive level).
Proven success leading complex software and hardware initiatives, preferably in cloud, storage, or data management domains.
Expertise in Lean-Agile methodologies and transformative program management.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for mentoring high-performing teams.
Experience with hybrid cloud, SaaS, or subscription-based solutions is a plus!
Responsibilities
Define ambitious engineering program goals, guiding teams from concept to execution to deliver cutting-edge as-a-service solutions for hybrid cloud environments.
Inspire and manage a high-powered team, delivering breakthrough products that transform how customers access, manage, and protect their data.
Collaborate closely with Product Management to ensure our Monitoring & Management solutions solve real customer challenges and deliver intuitive, impactful experiences.
Build and manage robust schedules, drive engineering programs with business partners, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Assess development risks early and communicate changes proactively to stakeholders, ensuring program success.
Lead strategic, transformational projects that drive efficiency, scalability, and seamless integration across NetApp Keystone offerings.
Coach teams to embrace new methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
Education
Minimum of 12 years of progressive engineering leadership experience (Manager & Executive level).
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.
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