Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager for the Networking team at NetApp, you will lead a team focused on delivering solutions that meet customers' needs across engineered systems and cloud services. The Networking team is responsible for a range of functions in ONTAP, NetApp's cross-platform data management and storage software. Areas of responsibility include network features, performance, and quality. You will direct the activities of a software development team that designs, develops, tests, and owns the software lifecycle. You will impact the planning, execution, and delivery of parallel projects for NetApp customers.

Job Requirements

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, and potentially other managers, to deliver complex software-defined networking solutions.
• Create and influence strategy and deliver on execution.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to solve broad issues that are complex in scope and establish medium to long-range plans.
• Work effectively with staff to vice president level employees and employees within and outside of their function and organization.
• Interface with customers and partners to resolve escalations in conjunction with support teams.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, quality assurance, and project management.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Oversee resource allocation, project prioritization, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to align engineering efforts with business objectives.

• Proven experience managing small to medium-sized software development teams, including managing other managers.
• Utilize people skills and available people manager tools to critically impact the growth of individuals within the company and their careers.
• Demonstrate favorable results through providing leadership to the function.
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Navigate through ambiguity and drive the team towards common goals.
• Influence peers and partners across teams and business units.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, quality assurance processes, and project management methodologies.
• Experience with networking technologies, cloud technologies, and hybrid cloud solutions is a plus.

• Requires a minimum of 8 years related to people leadership and project management.
• 10+ years in technology or other software development industry.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; a master's degree is preferred.