About NetApp
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"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO
Job Summary
Our team, based in Ireland will be pioneering the development of next generation storage platforms to handle the exponential growth of data and the data intensive demands of more modern applications such as machine learning or artificial intelligence. This is your chance to build and work with a group of talented developers, impart your vision, and rapidly launch the latest storage platforms.
We are currently looking for an exceptional leader to add to our team. As a Senior Manager for Platform Software & Firmware you will be responsible for leading and managing a high-performance team that delivers embedded software and firmware for a wide range of cutting-edge storage systems and flash-based performance enhancement modules. You will lead teams through design, implementation, and support of projects to solve our customers’ big data challenges. Throughout this process, you will also manage the growth and development of team members.
Job Requirements
- Lead a team of high-performing software and firmware development engineers.
- Lead software/firmware project teams through all phases of the product development cycle.
- Effective work with JDM/ODM partners and 3rd party software vendors in the development and sustenance of software and firmware
- Effectively work across organizations with other partner teams in various other functions such as software, hardware, quality assurance, manufacturing and customer support teams
- Effective work with teams across multiple geographic locations and time zones
- Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of software and firmware
- Provide coaching and career development for members of the team.
Desired Skills
We recognize that not everyone fits neatly into any checklist, but here are some of the skills and experience we think will help make you successful in this role. If you don’t match everything on this list but are excited about the opportunity and think you could contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
- A track record of strong technical and people leadership - people want to work for and with you
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to make decisions under pressure and prioritize competing demands
- Ability to work with and drive deliverables cross functional teams outside the immediate team
Desired Experience
- Experience with C/C++, Python, kernel programming, and storage systems & servers
- Experience with operating system such as Linux and FreeBSD.
- Experience with BIOS and BMC firmware development.
- Have a strong understanding of computer architecture, data structures and programming practices
- Experience delivering software on time & quality with a clear understanding of the software development cycle, technical requirements, and project management
- Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineers
- Experience working with ODM/JDM vendors delivering storage platforms and experience working with 3rd party software vendors
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex, critical projects is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience as an individual contributor and a minimum of 5 years as a people manager is required.
Education
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a master's degree, or equivalent experience is required.
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Why NetApp?
In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.
We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.