Senior Product Manager

Location : Sunnyvale, CA

Job Summary:
Product manager for Data ONTAP. Work with customers and other product managers to define requirements for our core OS. Interface with other functional groups to ensure we are delivering complete solutions. Work with marketing and sales to drive positioning and sales tools.

Essential Functions:
- Product management for Data ONTAP
- Drive requirements for engineering for core OS features
- Work with other product managers to deliver key functionality across multiple
markets
- Interface with other groups including engineering, manufacturing and customer
satisfaction to ship new products and launch new initiatives
- Work with marketing and sales to drive positioning, sales education, sales tools
and marketing programs

Requirements:
- At least 8 years of industry experience
- At least 4 years of product marketing experience
- Extensive experience in managing an operating system or large product line
- Thorough knowledge of software lifecycle management
- Strong working knowledge of the storage industry
- Proficiency in both inbound and outbound product marketing functions. Ability to
work well in teams, as an individual contributor. Communication skills in
presenting solutions to sales teams and to customers and partners.
- Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects.
- Engineering degree is essential, MBA a plus

Hardware Engineering Manager - Storage Systems

Type : Full Time
Location : Sunnyvale CA


Job Summary:
Hardware manager responsible for development and support of world-class disk enclosures and enclosure electronics. Focus will include both disk enclosures and various controller boards enabling Enterprise storage systems.
At NetApp, you will be the management leader of the technical team that is chartered to develop Enterprise class storage systems. You will be responsible for managing all phases of product development including architecture, documentation, prototyping, validation, and support. You will work with product marketing, software development, manufacturing, customer support and external vendors. You will manage a small team of direct reports and direct a larger team of technical professionals.

Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of technical project management experience leading projects in
the areas of storage systems, servers or embedded systems.
- Candidate must have a demonstrated record of delivering high technology products
and must be familiar with all aspects of modern high-speed system design.
- Areas of familiarity include storage systems, microprocessors, I/O systems,
packaging, power supplies, and cooling.
- Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Must be able to build and manage a team of technical professionals for both
accomplishment and development (professional and personal).
- Must be able to plan and organize projects including budget and resources
- Must be able to provide technical leadership at the functional level and work in a
cross-functional environment through influence and reason

Education and Experience
Minimum BS EE or equivalent experience and 3 years of technical project management experience leading projects in the areas of storage systems, servers or embedded systems.
- Ideal candidate would have MS EE; 5 years experience as an individual contributor in storage system, server or embedded system design working with various I/O types, substantial experience working with external design level partners/vendors (not just component vendors); and 5 years of technical management experience leading successful high tech product development.

Software Engineer - System Management

Job Type: Full Time
Location : Sunnyvale, CA


Job Summary:
As a technical member of the system management team, help develop system hardware management software and support tools. This includes design, development and maintenance of system management software to securely manage and monitor the health/environment of server systems.

Essential Functions:
Design, develop and maintain system management software modules and policies in NetApp’s Operating system for securely managing storage server platforms. Perform software engineering and software abstraction of hardware utilizing software methodologies, Operating system concepts, knowledge of computer architecture, and ‘C’. Design, develop, and maintain software stack running on a Unix like operating system embedded in a remote management controller.

Participate in any/all phases of product development cycles from product definition and design through implementation, debugging, testing and support. Work collaboratively with other engineers, manufacturing, customer support and vendors, and be willing to take on any engineering tasks that contribute towards the goals of the team and the company.

Job Requirements
This position requires knowledge and experience working with Unix like operating systems,computer architecture, embedded systems software development, debugging, writing scripts for testing, strong programming skill in 'C', and strong written and verbal communication skill. Experience with FreeBSD operating system, system management software, knowledge of C++ is a plus. Required to be independent, motivated, flexible, and willing to go above and beyond.

Education and Experience:
BS/MS CS or EE, and 5+ years of experience

Senior Software Engineer - High Availability

Type: Full Time
Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Job Summary:
Software Engineer in the High Availability Infrastructure group. Design of innovative new features for Netapp’s High Availability solutions.

As a Sr. Software Engineer you will work as part of a team responsible for actively participating in driving product development and strategy. In addition, you will participate in activities that include testing and debugging of operating systems that run NetApp storage applications. As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Software engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development.

Essential Functions:
Strong customer focus. Document, design, code and test Software. Work with Development and QA Engineering teams from project inception through delivery. Remain hands on throughout.

Requirements:
Experience in system software development (min 10 years). Strong background in multi-threaded design and development. Experience with clustering, distributed systems and multi-processing architectures. Experience with NAS/SAN product development very desirable. Knowledge of networking protocols, network file-systems (NFS, CIFS, etc.)

Strong C programming skills. Good verbal and writing skills.

Education and Experience Bachelors, prefer Masters in Computer or Electronic Engineering

Senior Power Engineer

Type : Full Time
Location : Sunnyvale


Job Summary
Successful candidate will provide technical expertise and be directly involved in the development and qualification of Enterprise-Class power solutions. Experience designing and verifying Offline Bulk AC-DC and -48VDC power supplies is required. The successful team player should also be able to independently lead PSU and Power Distribution System developments and actively participate in server and storage product system designs.

Job Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Specify, design-validation, simulate and test high-efficiency:
o Offline-bulk AC-DC PSUs form 400W-2000W
o -48VDC PSUs form 400W-2000W
o VRM & VRD: for both Intel and AMD processors
o DC-DC Converters, (POL)
o Intelligent battery chargers
• Evaluate, and select; power circuit topologies, circuit components, protective
measures, and control policies to meet performance and cost objectives
• Develop and document hardware requirements and specifications, develop power
architecture, and participate in the development of hardware test and
verification/validation plans and procedures
• Collaborate with NetApp’s; engineering staff, internal cross-functional teams,
vendors and ODM partners to develop power supplies and power distribution systems
for enterprise class server and storage products.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, invention disclosures, and proposals for
research contributing to innovation and technology development
• Define equipment for evaluation and testing, define processes and ensure adherence.

Education and Experience GENERAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Working experience in switching power supplies AC/DC, DC/DC with various topologies
(Full-Bridge, Half-Bridge, Forward, Boost, Flyback, ZVS, PFC, synchronous
rectifier, current sharing and hot swappable.)
• A theoretical understanding of power supply topologies, feedback loop types,
compensation methods and testing of frequency and time domain transfer
characteristics of switching power supplies
• Fundamentals in the design of power electronics, understanding of electric power
conversion concepts and selection of electrical equipment.
• Understanding of; cost points, technology drivers, efficiency targets, redundancy
• Experience with harmonic analysis, fault analysis, circuit protection, and system
stability.
• Experience in Analog circuit design including: Analog circuit, magnetic design, Op-
Amp, D/A, A/D, interface with micro-controller, sensing techniques and calibration)
• Experience with international standards: EMI/EMC, safety and thermal management
• Experience in electronic packaging (high density SMT, PCB layout techniques, planar
transformers, EMI, thermal)
• Proficiency with one or more engineering tools like: ICAP, Mathcad, Matlab, Pspice,
etc.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas with people from
diverse educational, experiential, and cultural backgrounds.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a well-focused
attention to detail; ability and commitment to produce a timely and highly accurate
work results.
• Self motivated and be capable of working both independently and in teams.
• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years professional engineering experience including hands-on test and measurement

Storage Sustaining Manager

Type : Full Time
Location : Sunnyvale, CA


Job Summary:
This individual will manage a team of engineers to support the shelf firmware and system features for storage shelves. The Storage Systems Support Manager will lead a team of development, tools, and escalation engineers and work with NetApp's Global Support Team to resolve field issues and develop tools and firmware releases to improve reliability, availability and supportability with existing and next generation storage shelf products. . A qualified candidate will possess the skills to manage multiple programs, be hands-on with the technology, as well as interact with external vendors and partners to get needed support and/or provide requirements and specifications.


Job Requirements Qualifications:
o Embedded Systems and OS development.
o Experience managing engineering development teams.
o Excellent organizational and communication skills.
o Good understanding of software development and releases processes.
o Technical vision and leadership.


Highly Desirable:
o 1-3 years of engineering management experience.
o Familiarity with storage products and protocols (SCSI/SAS, PATA/SATA, FC, etc.)
o Experience working on High Availability products for the enterprise space.
o Experience with architecture and design of RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability) product features.
o Good understanding of hardware and developing low-level software (OS, kernel, I/O drivers, etc).

Education and Experience :
o BS/MS in CS/EE or other technical degree.
o 8-10 years of engineering development experience inlcuding 1-3 years of direct management experie

Senior HDD Qualification Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time
Location : Sunnyvale, CA


Job Summary:
As a Hardware Engineer you will work as part of a team responsible for all phases of product development including product definition and delivery. As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Technical projects Hardware Engineers participate in include: exploration of products and/or process problems, definition and selection of new concepts and approaches, origination or modification of material, component and process specifications and requirements.

Essential Functions:
• A major part of your responsibility will be to lead all phases of the product development cycle from architecture through implementation, documentation, prototyping, validation and support including:
o Evaluating materials, properties and techniques used in production of small systems
o Evaluation and executing design and development plans for products
o Translate customer needs to technical solutions
o Architecture, documentation, prototyping, validation and support
o Complete subsystem project planning and executing
o Testing
o Writing test cases
o Working on the specification, development, validation, and support for products through the product life
• As part of a team, you will act as a technical advisor and resource to other engineers and across functions.
• This individual will be responsible for evaluating, defining and prioritizing projects.
• A willingness to work on additional tasks and responsibilities that will positively contribute toward team, department, and company goals.

Requirements:
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience in leading hardware design and development.
• A strong understanding of complex concepts related to architecture, design engineering, reliability, prototyping and failure analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards.
• Ability to develop longer-range project plans and schedules for complex projects or new product development.

Responsibility and Interaction:
• Responsibility:
o The tasks this individual is responsible for are often unstructured, have wide implications and there are multiple outcomes.
o This individual will apply broad expertise or unique technical/industry knowledge in solving problems that are unique and extremely complex given time, budget and resource constraints.
o Demonstrate leadership and vision in determining and driving strategy decisions.

• Interaction:
o This individual must work effectively with staff to vice-president level employees within the function, across functions and with external parties.
o Limited supervision is provided, as this individual can operate, drive results, and set priorities independently.
o The ideal candidate will be a proactive contributor and subject matter expert.
o To be successful, this individual must demonstrate favorable results through leadership and influencing multiple individuals and groups.
o May provide guidance, mentor or supervise the activities more junior engineers.

Education & Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years experience is required, 8 to 10 years of experience is preferred.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a Master Degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects.

Senior Hardware Engineer

Type: Full-Time
Location : Sunnyvale , CA

Job Summary
Lead hardware engineer responsible for development and support of world-class disk enclosures and enclosure electronics. Focus will include both disk enclosures and various controller boards enabling Enterprise storage systems. Long-term growth opportunities may include products throughout the entire NetApp product line.

Job Requirements
Must be familiar with all aspects of modern high-speed system design.
Must be familiar with SAS and SATA disk drives, microprocessors, I/O systems, packaging, power supplies, and cooling.
Must have good verbal & written communication skills.
Must have good debug & problem solving skills.
Must have experience with low cost system design.
The ability to synthesize a solution from widely varying inputs and requirements is a key skill.
Design leadership is highly valued.

Education and Experience
Minimum of BS EE or equivalent and 5 years of experience in multiple disk enclosure design, server design or embedded system design. Demonstrated record of taking designs from concept through successully shipping product.

Ideal candidate would have MS EE & 7 years experience in multiple disk enclosure design, server or embedded system design, SAS and SATA adapter, enclosure, or switch design experience, SCSI and/or FibreChannel experience, and substantial experience working with external design level partners/vendors (not just component vendors).

Sr. Storage Mechanical Engineer

Type: Full-Time

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Specific Responsibilities:

A senior, mechanical product development engineer responsible for the development and design of state of the art storage packaging systems. The person should be a self-starter and be strongly goal oriented. They will be expected to drive product concepts and designs from the component level through integration using internal as well as external partner/consultant development models. Ensure the delivery of a high quality design within the projected time and cost targets. Conduct design reviews, write M.E. product specifications. Assist in development partner selection process. Drive mechanical storage shelf architecture and work closely with partners to execute NetApp's designs per schedule and quality expectations. Work with NetApp ID and thermal disciplines. Write/review EVT and DVT test plans, review test results drive corrective action, as needed. Work with Engineering Services to pull part numbers and create BOMs.

Job Requirements 

- Candidate should have 5+ years experience with server/storage enclosure design with an emphasis on storage shelf design - Good interpersonal skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong analytical capabilities, detail oriented - Good understanding of Thermal Analysis - Good understanding of Vibration Analysis - Good understanding of Acoustical damping - Familiarity with Pro Engineer 3D CAD and CAE tools - Understanding of design methodology and product development process - Plastic part design and tooling processes - Sheet-metal construction and tooling processes - Good understanding of ANSI 14.5 - Design for EMI/EMC/ESD requirements Proficient in ProE, PDMLink. Experience with external partnership development model. Must possess excellent written and verbal english communication skills. Background in Asian tooling bringup is a plus. Must be proficient in thermal, structural and tolerance analysis. Organizational Culture: Highly dynamic, fast-paced organization with emerging processes. Individual freedom, problem-solving focus, team-oriented and results-oriented. Aggressive. Quality conscious. Apolitical. High degree of communication. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong analytical capabilities, detail oriented - Good understanding of Thermal Analysis - Good understanding of Structural Analysis - Good understanding of Vibration Analysis - Good understanding of Acoustical damping - Familiarity with Pro Engineer 3D CAD and CAE tools - Understanding of design methodology and product development process - Plastic part design and tooling processes - Sheet-metal construction and tooling processes - Good understanding of ANSI 14.5 - Design for EMI/EMC/ESD requirements Proficient in ProE, PDMLink. Experience with external partnership development model. Must possess excellent written and verbal english communication skills. Background in Asian tooling bringup is a plus. Must be proficient in thermal, structural and tolerance analysis. Job requires some travel. Education and Experiance - A minimum of 8+ years of experience is required. - A Bachelor of Science Degree in - Minimum BS in mechanical engineering (MSME preferred)or Computer Science, a Master Degree or equivalent experience is required. - Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects.

Senior Design Engineer - FPGA

Type: Full-Time
Location: Sunnyvale CA


Job Summary

As a Hardware Engineer you will work as part of a team responsible for all phases of product development including product definition and delivery. As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Technical projects Hardware Engineers participate in include: exploration of products and/or process problems, definition and selection of new concepts and approaches, origination or modification of material, component and process specifications and requirements.

Essential Functions:
- A major part of your responsibility will be to participate in any and/or all phases
of the product development cycle from architecture through implementation,
documentation, prototyping, validation and support including:
- Evaluating materials, properties and techniques used in production of small systems
- Evaluation and executing design and development plans for products
- Architecture, documentation, prototyping, validation and support
- Complete subsystem project planning and executing
- Testing
- Writing test cases
- Working on the specification, development, validation, and support for products
through the product life
- As part of a team, you will lead and participate in technical discussions within
the immediate group and across functions, where evaluating and executing design and
development plans for products are reviewed.
- This individual will be responsible for evaluating, defining and prioritizing
projects.
- A willingness to work on additional tasks and responsibilities that will positively
contribute toward team, department, and company goals.

Job Requirements
- FPGA design experience is a must.
- Solid knowledge of Verilog module design, C based PLI testing and preferably System
verilog experience.
- Previous experience with algorithm based module: DMA, Security, Compression and
other are highly desirable.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
- A strong understanding of verification concepts.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of engineers to meet
aggressive goals and high quality standards.
- Ability to develop longer-range project plans and schedules for individual or work
for a small team.

Education and Experience
Minimum of BS EE or equivalent and 5 years of experience in multiple disk enclosure design, server design or embedded system design. Demonstrated record of taking designs from concept through successully shipping product.Ideal candidate would have MS EE & 7 years experience in multiple disk enclosure design, server or embedded system design, SAS and SATA adapter, enclosure, or switch design experience, SCSI and/or FibreChannel experience, and substantial experience working with external design level partners/vendors (not just component vendors).

Responsibility:
- This individual contributer will take a leading position in a FPGA design team collaborating with the rest of the team members on designing high end acceleration cards that are FPGA based.
Work is from concept through micro architecture design and verification using direct and indirect testing, Coverage analysis and support for firmware development.

Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years experience is required, 8 to 10 years of experience is
preferred.
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a
Master Degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.
- Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects.