Performance Analysis Engineer

About NetApp
NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

Job Summary
Data is the currency of business in the digital era. NetApp is the data authority, helping customers leverage and manage their data wherever it resides – in the cloud, in their data centers, or anywhere data flows. Engineers at NetApp help transform the way customers utilize their dynamic, diverse, and distributed information. They are allowing doctors to save lives with deep data analytics shared with medical experts around the world, helping automotive engineers improve autonomous vehicle navigation with artificial intelligence, enabling scientists to monitor and identify environmental hazards through deep image analysis, and providing companies the ability to expand their businesses in yet unimagined ways

Performance Analysts at NetApp participate in transforming the ways in which data is changing the world. ONTAP is the world's #1 Storage Operating System, manages hundreds of Exabytes of customer information, and addresses the data management needs of more than 30,000 customers who rely on NetApp as the data authority.

As a Performance Analysis engineer, you will work as part of a team responsible for modeling, measurement, and analysis of storage systems performance. This position will focus on performance analysis and improvement for new products and features as well as enhancements to existing products and features. This position requires an individual to be broad-thinking and systems-focused, creative, team-oriented, technologically savvy, and driven to produce results.

Essential Functions:

• Provide performance analysis and characterization of storage systems, features, and components under development
• Apply analytical abilities, computer architecture knowledge, and software/systems design knowledge to analyze performance of proposed designs
• Find and resolve performance issues and performance regressions in the product
• Tune existing designs for benchmark results and collect measurement information for future systems development
• Resolve potentially complex performance issues in the customer environment, if escalated from the support organization

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of computer operating systems, computer architecture, data structures, networking, software design/implementation
• Systems programming in C/C++
• In-depth knowledge of performance analysis and modeling -- tools, techniques, and benchmarks
• Strong scripting skills - Perl, Python (primarily within JupyterHub), Shel
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow is a Plus
• Knowledge of storage systems and file systems highly desirable
• Ability to create and enhance automation frameworks (generally python-based) to improve productivity in those environments
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong influencing and leadership skills
• The ability to make accurate work estimates and develop predictable plans
• A creative and analytical approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated willingness to take on additional tasks and responsibilities that positively contribute to realization of team, department, and company goals
• Ability and willingness to adapt to rapidly changing work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior and junior engineers

Education

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 2 years of experience, or a Master's Degree; or equivalent experience is required.

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 108, ,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 (PTO), 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 NetApp, 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:
NetApp 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 NetApp?
We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer 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. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.