Performance Automation Software Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Performance Automation Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal software tools used to measure, analyze, and improve the performance of NetApp’s ONTAP™ storage operating system. In this role you will also work to connect Performance Engineering with AI by leveraging GenAI and related technologies to modernize existing automation tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks used for system performance measurement and validation
• Implement features and enhancements through the full software lifecycle: design, coding, testing, and support
• Diagnose and resolve issues in existing automation tools and workflows
• Leverage Generative AI technologies to improve performance debugging, log analysis, and data interpretation
• Build and maintain clear, user friendly dashboards for performance metrics
• Collaborate with performance engineers and senior developers to deliver reliable, scalable solutions
• Communicate status, risks, and technical findings clearly to team members and stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and software design
• 5+ years of Python experience, building maintainable large applications using frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask
• Experience developing automation frameworks or test infrastructure for performance measurement
• Hands on experience with REST APIs development and service based architectures
• Exposure to Generative AI / LLM integrations (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI APIs)
• Practical experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines; Kubernetes experience is a plus
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases; interest in vector databases is a plus
• Solid object oriented programming skills (beyond scripting)

Working Style & Expectations

• Comfortable working on well defined but sometimes ambiguous problems with guidance
• Able to break down tasks, estimate effort, and deliver work independently
• Effective collaborator who seeks input and reviews from peers and senior engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and domains