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