Lead Software Developer Engineer in Test, StorageGRID

About the role

NetApp is pioneering the development of StorageGRID object storage – AWS cloud compatible software powering the exponential growth in AI data lakes. As a Software Developer Engineer in Test, this is your chance to work alongside a group of talented developers, impart your vision, and rapidly launch the latest cloud storage software.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end system test strategy, defining coverage aligned to customer workflows and risk areas.
• Design and implement scalable regression frameworks with parallel execution and smart test selection.
• Leverage AI/GenAI for test case generation, including boundary, edge, and failure scenarios.
• Build AI-assisted and self-healing automation frameworks to reduce maintenance and improve resilience.
• Apply LLMs for test design, validation, debugging, and defect analysis.
• Use AI techniques for anomaly detection, log analysis, and failure triaging.
• Enable AI-driven synthetic test data generation for complex distributed workflows.
• Drive root-cause analysis using AI-assisted insights and data-driven debugging approaches.
• Integrate AI into CI/CD pipelines to improve feedback cycles and regression efficiency.
• Mentor engineers on AI-driven testing strategies and modern QA practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in system-level testing and automation frameworks.
• Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, cloud APIs, and Linux environments.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience applying AI/ML techniques to software testing workflows.
• Experience with LLM-based tools for test generation, debugging, and validation.
• Able to design AI-driven quality engineering solutions and frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile development, CI/CD, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Preferred Skills

• Experience testing large-scale distributed storage systems or complex enterprise platforms.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted testing, including test case generation and automation.
• Experience with prompt engineering for structured and reproducible test generation.
• Understanding of AI-specific failure patterns such as hallucinations and non-deterministic outputs.
• Ability to design guardrails and validation layers for AI-generated outputs.
• Experience with intelligent test prioritization and selection using ML techniques.
• Experience integrating AI into CI/CD pipelines for automated validation.
• Knowledge of synthetic data generation and data engineering for testing systems.

Education & Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience is required. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 253,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings' (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. 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, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region 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.