Are you data-driven?  We at NetApp believe in the transformative power of data – to expand customer touchpoints, to foster greater innovation, and to optimize operations.  We are designed for simplicity, optimized to protect, created to embrace future opportunity, and open to enrich choice.  We are the data authority for hybrid cloud, and we are helping our customers realize the full potential of their data.

We’ve built a Data Fabric for a data-driven world – to simplify and integrate data management across the resources that are best for the business.  With the Data Fabric, our customers can harness the power of cloud data services, build cloud infrastructures, and modernize storage through data management.

By building cloud infrastructures, customers get the scale and quality of service that modern applications require.  Only NetApp can help organizations focus on the business at hand when they develop a zero-touch infrastructure that manages apps, data and services as one integrated resource supporting both public and private clouds.

Job Summary

NetApp is the data authority for hybrid cloud. We provide a full range of hybrid cloud data services that simplify management of applications and data across cloud and on-premises environments to accelerate digital transformation. Together with our partners, we empower global organizations to unleash the full potential of their data to expand customer touchpoints, foster greater innovation and optimize their operations.

About the Role

NetApp is looking for an Engineering Senior Director to lead our All Flash Array and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (NetApp HCI/AFA) storage development team in Bangalore. NetApp HCI/AFA’s product includes a rapidly growing enterprise class data storage solution specifically designed for large scale, public and private cloud deployments. This is a great opportunity to work on a high-powered team delivering an industry changing product within an extremely high growth sector of the tech industry.

About You

As a Senior Director of Software Engineering, in the most senior role in the function, you will utilize strong management and technical competencies to set objectives and develop strategies for the Software Engineering group.  You will work with executive level management and have the opportunity to directly impact the success of the function in meeting NetApp’s goals.  You will provide direction and leadership to subordinate level managers and engineering professionals focused on testing and debugging of operating systems that run NetApp storage applications.  These committed teams develop enhancements to existing products, as well as develop new products.   As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market.

You Have:

• Design, develop and implement strategies and plans that impact the long-term performance and competitiveness of the organization as a whole.
• Influence policymaking.
• Develop and approve exceptions to policy tied directly to area of responsibility.
• Work collaboratively with other senior managers and vice presidents to establish strategic plans and objectives.
• Participate in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people within your area of responsibility.
• Develop budgets for approval and assure adherence once budget is approved.
• Utilize previously technical, project management, and people management experience to provide direction to senior managers and lead strategic global projects. 
• Final responsibility for the control of planning, staffing, budgeting, and managing expenses. 

Job Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, especially presentation and negotiation skills.
• A deep understanding of how function relates to other functions and the business as a whole.
• An in-depth understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices.
• Experience in software development.
• Prior experience with developing budgets and controlling costs.
• A demonstrated ability to manage and lead manager level employees and complex projects.  

Responsibility and Interaction:

• Responsibility 
  • This position is responsible for directing and controlling activities at the most senior level within the function and global geographic area.
  • The focus of this role is on translating functional strategies into operational plans and priorities.  May develop functional strategies.
  • The potential impact of decisions made by this individual has significant operational or financial impact on the performance standards of the function and may impact the company’s success.
  • This individual will use in-depth knowledge to solve abstract issues and assess intangible variables and establish long-range plans.
  • This individual is accountable for managing to assigned budget.

• Interaction
  • This individual must demonstrate strong leadership skills by establishing clear goals, objectives and priorities that communicate the organization’s vision.
  • Works with senior management and vice president level employees addressing issues across companies and functions.
  • This position reports to a Vice President.

Education

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a people manager is required.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a Master Degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects is required.

So get ready to tap into the data visionary within, and join us as we accelerate digital transformation and empower our customers to change the world with data!

If you ask a NetApp employee why they work here, the answer is inevitably the same: the people. At NetApp, our culture is at the heart of what we do. We place importance in trust, integrity, teamwork, and caring above all else. NetApp is a place where people are empowered to make a difference. Empowered to innovate. Empowered to collaborate. Empowered to help ourselves and others be data-driven and change the world. We take care of each other, our customers, our partners, and our communities simply because it’s the right thing to do.

We work hard but also recognize the importance of work-life balance for our employees because what’s important to them is important to us!  Recently we implemented Family First, which encourages employees to take paid time off to bond with a new child (through birth or adoption) or to care for a family member with a serious health condition.  Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to donate their time 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 and fitness centers. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

Join us and see what empowerment can do.