Software Engineer Intern

NetApp•Wichita, KS

About The Position

NetApp’s Storage Media Engineering team develops and maintains tools used to qualify drives and support reliable product releases. The Software Engineer Intern contributes to code development for the NetApp XDATE drive test application, collaborating with software, test, and drive engineers to design, implement, debug, and validate features that improve drive qualification efficiency, test execution, and results analysis. The intern completes well-defined development tasks and exploratory assignments with guidance from experienced engineers, applying academic knowledge and developing technical skills to solve routine to moderately complex software and testing problems. The role delivers XDATE features, fixes, tests, and documentation in coordination with the project team. The intern works primarily with a manager, mentor, and technical team, with occasional collaboration across other engineering functions. Routine work receives general direction; new assignments receive more detailed guidance, with ongoing reviews of progress, code, and priorities. The position is under the direction of a mentor or project lead.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Academic, personal, or internship project experience demonstrating code development, debugging, testing, and completion of technical assignments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Coursework or project experience in software development using a modern programming language.
Familiarity with software design, debugging, source control, and test automation concepts.
Ability to collaborate within a team of engineers and deliver high-quality work against project goals.
Strong aptitude for learning new technologies, processes, and engineering practices.
Ability to follow standard software engineering principles and development practices.
Creative and methodical approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with development tools, version control, and productivity applications.
Exposure to storage systems or hardware testing.

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain code for the NetApp XDATE drive test application.
Translate engineering and test requirements into clear software designs and implementation tasks.
Create and execute unit, integration, and application-level tests for new and modified code.
Debug software and test-execution issues, identify root causes, and implement reliable fixes.
Document code, designs, test results, known issues, and recommended solutions.
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve maintainability, usability, and quality.
Work with XDATE tool engineers and drive qualification engineers to define application and test requirements.
Help improve test automation, data handling, logging, reporting, and developer workflows.
Participate in technical discussions about application architecture, drive testing, and qualification use cases.
Complete assigned features, fixes, tests, and documentation in coordination with the project team.
Take on additional assignments that contribute positively to team, department, and company goals.