Manager, Software Engineering (FlexGroup Distributed File Systems)

NetApp, Inc.•Cranberry Township, PA

About The Position

As an Engineering Manager for the Core Software and Data Management team at NetApp, you will lead a team focused on delivering solutions that meet customers' needs across engineered systems and cloud services. The CSDM team is responsible for a range of functions in ONTAP, NetApp's cross-platform data management and storage software. The Scale Out WAFL team enables ONTAP to engage all cluster resources on a single data set for maximum performance and capacity. You will direct the activities of a software development team that designs, develops, tests, and owns the software lifecycle for this distributed file system. You will impact the planning, execution, and delivery of parallel projects for NetApp customers.

Requirements

Proven experience managing small to medium-sized software development teams.
Minimum 8 years of experience in C, C++, System Design and Operating Systems
Utilize people skills and available people manager tools to critically impact the growth of individuals within the company and their careers.
Demonstrate favorable results through providing leadership to the function.
Ability to function independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Navigate through ambiguity and drive the team towards common goals.
Influence peers and partners across teams and business units.
Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, quality assurance processes, and project management methodologies.
Experience with cloud technologies, and hybrid cloud solutions.
Requires a minimum of 3 years related to people leadership and project management.
10+ years in technology or other software development industry.
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver complex filesystem capabilities.
Create and influence strategy and deliver on execution.
Apply in-depth knowledge to solve broad issues that are complex in scope and establish medium to long-range plans.
Work effectively with staff to vice president level employees and employees within and outside of their function and organization.
Interface with customers and partners to resolve escalations in conjunction with support teams.
Hire, mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, quality assurance, and project management.
Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality.
Oversee resource allocation, project prioritization, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
Collaborate with other senior leaders to align engineering efforts with business objectives.