Staff Engineer SDET

Job Summary

Join NetApp's StorageGRID team, building AWS-compatible object storage powering next-gen AI data lakes. As a StaffSDET, you'll work with top engineers to drive quality, build scalable test automation, and ensure high-performance cloud storage systems.

Job Requirements

What You'll Do

• Own and drive end-to-end system test strategy
• Build scalable, efficient automation and regression frameworks
• Improve test coverage across complex distributed workflows
• Lead non-functional testing (performance, reliability, scalability, failover)
• Collaborate with dev teams to embed quality early (shift-left)
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous quality improvements
• Mentor SDET teams and raise the bar on automation and testing practices

What You Bring

• Strong experience in system testing & automation (Python/Ruby/Perl)
• Expertise in distributed systems (APIs, networking, Linux, AWS, NoSQL)
• Experience with CI/CD, Agile, and scalable test frameworks
• Hands-on in performance, concurrency, and reliability testing
• Ability to lead, mentor, and drive quality initiatives

Nice to Have

• Experience with large-scale storage or distributed platforms
• Exposure to chaos testing, workload modelling, and AI-driven testing

Education

• 12-15 years in software testing/quality engineering
• BE/MS in Computer Science or related field