Job Summary

As a Drive Qualification Engineer, you will work as part of a team responsible for all phases of drive qualification and release. As part of the drive team, the overall focus of the group is on timely and accurate testing and certification of the Netapp storage products. This position is responsible for engaging with external and internal resources and driving the execution of drive certification and testing.

This position requires an individual to be creative, team-oriented, a quick learner and driven to produce results.

Essential Functions:

• Creating/reviewing/writing test procedures for storage system products.
• Applying current skills to plan system level testing as part of the development cycle including:
• Working on the environmental test planning for products through the product life.
• Problem solving issues during test and product release.
• Documenting/ coordinating test schedules with external resources.
• Reviewing partner or Supplier test plans.
• Work closely with the tool engineers to define test requirements of program.
• Define debug efforts for root cause in the event of a field failure.
• As part of a team, you will participate in technical discussions where evaluating test plans for products are reviewed.
• A willingness to work on additional tasks and responsibilities that will positively contribute toward team, department, and company goals.

Job Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills are essential.
• Familiarity with basic concepts of design engineering and system test.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of engineers to meet aggressive goals and high-quality standards.
• Strong aptitude for learning new processes and procedures.
• Ability to follow standard engineering principles and practices.
• Creative approach to problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibility and Interaction:

Responsibility:

• The types of tasks this individual is responsible for are a mix of structured and unstructured tasks.
• This individual will apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving routine to moderately complex problems.
• This individual will coordinate the people and resources required to meet the project test and certification requirements as defined by Net App HW Engineers.

Interaction:

• You will interact primarily with your direct manager and the technical team on assigned projects. There may be communication with employees in other functions as required.
• General direction is provided on routine work, and detailed direction is provided on new projects and assignments, as well as on-going review of activities and priorities.
• The ideal candidate works under the direction of another team member or project leader in a team role and will be an important contributor to team projects.

Education

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical tasks.

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 102,000 - 151,800 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.

At Net App, 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:

Net App 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 You'll Thrive at Net App

At Net App, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

Net App is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.