--- title: Software Engineer ANF at NetApp in San Jose, CA description: NetApp is hiring for the Software Engineer ANF role in San Jose, CA. Pays $113K–$168.3K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-engineer-anf-at-netapp-01a0c05e-2fb6-72a9-a48e-91076dcd317e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NetApp as Software Engineer ANF in San Jose, CA. Pays $113K–$168.3K per year. Full-time role. Requires 2+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/mzzpe5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NetApp](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/netapp?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | San Jose, CA | | **Salary** | $113K/yr - $168.3K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NetApp sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 164 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NetApp. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $140,000 – $218,000 a year (median $184,000). ## Description ## Job Summary Are you passionate about cloud technologies and eager to develop innovative cloud-based solutions? NetApp's Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is building industry-leading cloud storage services that power mission-critical enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. We are looking for a highly motivated engineers to help develop and operate cloud-scale distributed systems that span storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, and user experience. This is a unified engineering role where engineers are expected to contribute across development, automated validation, performance, operational readiness, and service reliability. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership from design through production, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. While programming language experience, we expect engineers to incorporate AI-native engineering practices. Key Responsibilities - Own the functional, performance and scalability of data plane rich with data management. - Own features through the entire software lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support. - Design, develop, and operate cloud-native services leveraging containers, microservices, distributed systems principles, and modern CI/CD practices. - Drive engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions spanning storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, security, observability, and customer-facing experiences. - Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to help drive technical excellence and engineering best practices. - Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term reliability, scalability, and operational improvements. - Work closely with product management, architects, and partner teams to translate customer and business requirements into high-quality technical solutions. - Effectively communicate technical concepts, design tradeoffs, and project status to stakeholders across the organization. - Contribute to the technical growth of the team through knowledge sharing, code reviews, design discussions, and mentorship opportunities. ## Job Requirements - Experience with Python for test automation, validation frameworks, tooling, CI/CD integration, or operational automation. - Familiarity with C/C++, GO, React, TypeScript, or C# is desirable for engineers to work across existing service components and user-facing workflows. - Experience developing RESTful APIs or service-to-service integrations. - Experience designing, deploying, and operating microservices-based applications using Kubernetes, containers, and modern CI/CD practices. - Experience with software quality practices including automated testing, performance optimization, and security best practices. - Experience with observability, monitoring, telemetry, and operational excellence practices. - Knowledge building and operating cloud-native distributed systems in Azure, AWS, or GCP. - Strong aptitude for learning new technologies. - Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Creative and analytical approach to problem solving. **Additional Details:** Experience Info: If you have a Bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience, excluding internships, DO NOT apply to this role. Instead, please apply to Job ID: 135678. Job Posting Info: This is a pipeline position that will be opened on a recurring basis and used to fill roles aligned with the required skill sets. Program Dates: These are full-time roles with a start date in 2026. Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match. ## Education & Experience Typically requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 2+ years related experience; a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 0+ years related experience; or equivalent experience is required. Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 113,050 - 168,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. ## Skills - C# - Amazon Web Services - Product Management - Go - RESTful API - Cloud-Native Computing - Data Management - Performance Optimization - Software Deployment - Code Review - Problem Solving - Python - Observability - Automation - Root Cause Analysis - Microsoft Azure - Kubernetes - Continuous Improvement Process - Scalability - CI/CD - Software Development Life Cycle - Mentoring - Microservices - C++ - Security Best Practices - Automated Testing - Google Cloud Platform (Gcp) - TypeScript - Data Plane - Cloud Infrastructure - Design Review - Software Quality (Sqa/sqc) - Computer Science - Telemetry - Electrical Engineering - Operational Excellence - Communication - Operational Readiness - Business Requirements - Production Support - Distributed Systems ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Other Retirement and Savings - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [More jobs at NetApp](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/netapp?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260761 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [San Jose, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10951 jobs - [NetApp](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/netapp?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 408 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260761 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [San Jose, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10951 jobs - [NetApp](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/netapp?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 408 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)