About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

Company

NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) is the intelligent data infrastructure company combining unified data storage, integrated

data services, and Cloud Ops solutions to turn a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. NetApp

creates silo-free infrastructure, then harnesses observability and AI, to enable the world’s best data management.

No matter the data type, workload or environment, NetApp enables you to transform your data infrastructure to

realize your business possibilities. NetApp is uniquely positioned to help customers become data-driven

organization well positioned for the data centered, AI-powered era. With a long history of innovation in data

storage, protection and management, NetApp is transforming to become the leader in intelligent data

infrastructure combining hybrid, multi-cloud unified data storage with integrated data services and cloud

operations and is well positioned to grow and scale. NetApp partners with the world’s biggest cloud companies,

including Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. With these partners, they empower global organizations to

unleash the full potential of their data to expand customer touchpoints, foster greater innovation, and optimize

their operations.

Headquartered in San Jose, NetApp has operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 12,000 employees

across the globe. We have a culture where people feel empowered to make a difference and encouraged to

question the status quo, are passionate about innovation and collaboration, and are committed to and care for

each other, their customers, partners, and communities. Discover NetApp’s passion for helping organizations to

change the world with data at hƩps://www.netapp.com/.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Vice President of Cloud Storage Engineering to lead our Shared

Services organization and manage our unique hyperscale stack. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will

have the opportunity to drive innovation that scales into multiple clouds as a first-party storage service. In this

role, you will influence and establish the best engineering practices across the organization and provide hands-on

engineering leadership. The successful candidate will have cloud expertise, proven track record of leading complex,

large engineering teams and development at scale.

To succeed you must demonstrate a high level of ownership and insist on the highest standards of quality,

maintainability, performance, availability, and customer centric decision making. You will cut through the noise,

relentlessly simplify, work back from your customers, and deliver results. This role requires strong collaboration

with cross-functional leaders across Cloud Storage organizations. Prior experience working on storage systems is

preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilites

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the Shared Services Organization to deliver on multiple cross-functional 1P initiatives and scale engineering.
• Cloud Expertise: Provide visionary leadership with deep expertise in cloud technologies to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Technical Leadership: Offer hands-on engineering leadership, demonstrating the ability to engage deeply in technical challenges and guide teams through complex problem-solving.
• Inclusive Environment: Champion and cultivate a diverse and inclusive work environment where all team members can collaborate effectively and achieve organizational goals.
• Ownership and Agility: Lead with a strong sense of ownership and a growth-oriented mindset, exhibiting the ability to pivot quickly and act with agility in response to business needs. Build and maintain excellent relationships, inspiring others through intellectual engagement and a change-oriented mindset.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with product and engineering organizations. Create an environment of shared values and collaboration at all levels, ensuring alignment and synergy in achieving strategic objectives.
• Visionary Communication: Articulate and evangelize NetApp’s vision, mission, value proposition, and go to-market strategy persuasively and clearly. Communicate effectively within the team, across peer groups, to executive staff, and with customers, ensuring alignment and buy-in from all stakeholders.
  
  

Key Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, demonstrating a strong technical foundation.
• 15 years of experience in leading and scaling engineering teams, with a proven track record of managing
  
  

large-scale projects involving petabytes of data, significant code commits, and complex technical

challenges.

• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, foster continuous learning, and lead transformative change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across cross functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Exemplify authentic leadership characterized by a genuine desire to help, coach, and mentor others. Your leadership is driven by a commitment to empowering team members and enabling their success, rather
  
  

than by the exercise of power or self-interest

Why you should be interested?

We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and

try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help,

collaborate with others, and partner with people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We

push limits and reward great ideas.

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, child and elder care resources,

legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs, including a 401(k) program with an

employer match component and a Student Debt Relief program, to help you plan for your future.

Interested in learning more? View our website for additional information on our programs and initiatives:

• NetApp Careers
• Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NetApp
• NetApp Serves – Our social impact program
  
  

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is 314,500 - 407,000 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 (PTO), 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.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time 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. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

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