Senior Software Engineer (SDET)

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