NetApp · 6 hours ago
Test Engineer
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$107K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expNetApp is an intelligent data infrastructure company that leads in delivering unified storage and integrated data services. The Test Engineer will support manufacturing testing of products throughout their lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal product quality and test coverage.
Cloud ComputingData ManagementData StorageInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Supporting the manufacturing testing of NetApp products throughout their lifecycle—from new product introduction (NPI) through to ongoing manufacturing support
Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of test processes that achieve optimal product quality and test coverage
Developing, modifying, and executing software test plans and cases, both manually and through automation
Contributing to manufacturing test strategies
Working with engineering teams
Supporting requirements validation for test automation
Participating in equipment selection
Conducting manufacturing verification tests
Documenting procedures
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Analyzing yields
Contributing to test coverage efforts
Delivering feedback
Supporting product transfers and setups
Assisting with test equipment utilization and maintenance
Qualification
Required
Foundational understanding of data storage technologies and storage operating systems. Familiarity with storage concepts including file systems, high availability configurations, virtualization layers, and system administration tools
Familiarity with NAS/SAN concepts and block-level and file-level protocols such as NFS, CIFS/SMB, and Fibre Channel (FC), including their general operational characteristics
Experience with or exposure to storage hardware components such as drives, disk shelves, IOM modules, cables, and controller configurations, including basic installation and troubleshooting procedures
Familiarity with drive types including SATA, SAS, NVMe, and SSD, and a basic understanding of their performance profiles and use cases
Exposure to storage networking topologies, including iSCSI, NFS over TCP/IP, and multipathing configurations
Good understanding of Linux or other Unix-like operating systems. Basic TCP/IP switching and routing understanding and configuration
Good understanding of computer hardware fundamentals, embedded systems, or electronics
Experience executing test strategies and developing test scripts for storage and/or networking hardware
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot storage hardware, firmware, and system software issues with guidance from senior team members
Ability to support requirements validation for test automation, assist with equipment selection, and conduct manufacturing verification tests
Experience analyzing test results, supporting yield analysis, and delivering actionable feedback to engineering teams
Familiarity with test environments involving firmware upgrades, controller swaps, and disk/shelf/IOM replacements
Familiarity with statistical techniques such as Pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams, and control charts (X-bar and R charts, Weibull analysis)
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl, or compiled languages like Java or C#
Strong automation skills. Ability to develop automated test solutions to reduce manual verification and parsing tasks
Ability to develop and modify test plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues
Experience with software development processes including requirements analysis, understanding design specifications, identifying testable areas and potential issues, triaging, and filing defects
Ability to quickly absorb new technologies, processes, and domain knowledge
Innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvement
Commitment to thoroughness and excellence in testing and documentation
Good verbal and written communication abilities
Experience working under tight deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
Availability for after-hours and weekend support may be required
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in storage systems testing, hardware testing, or test development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
Preferred
Prior manufacturing or factory experience in system test is desirable
Experience using descriptive statistics to characterize test processes and test results is desirable
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement or Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
Various Leave options
Performance-Based Incentives
Employee stock purchase plan
Restricted stocks (RSU’s)
Company
NetApp
NetApp specializes in data storage, data infrastructure, and data management solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1995-11-21IPO
1994-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
George Kurian
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Bromhead
CTO
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