Senior Software Engineer (SDET)

Job description

Job Summary Join NetApp’s StorageGRID team, building AWS-compatible object storage powering next-gen AI data lakes. As a **Senior SDET,** 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 - 8–12 years in software testing/quality engineering - BE/MS in Computer Science or related field