About the role#
As a Systems Software Engineer intern, you will join teams responsible for designing and building the software that powers NetApp data infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced engineers to contribute to projects involving storage, file systems, distributed systems, and data protection. This role involves hands-on work across the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design to final delivery and testing.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, and debug system-level software using C or C++.
- Apply core concepts like processes, threads, concurrency, synchronization, and memory management.
- Investigate software defects and performance issues to identify root causes.
- Develop automated unit, integration, or system tests to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system scalability and performance.
- Contribute to specific components such as ONTAP, data replication, checkpointing, logging, and corruption detection.
What you'll need#
- Programming experience with C or C++ gained through coursework, projects, or previous internships.
- A solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and software engineering fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Linux or Unix environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Enrollment in an educational or professional program through the summer of 2027.
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred: Coursework or experience in computer architecture, file systems, distributed systems, networking, or multithreading.
- Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 to 12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About NetApp
NetApp is a public company founded in 1992 that focuses on intelligent data infrastructure. It specializes in cloud computing, hybrid cloud, and data storage solutions. The company is based in San Jose, California, and maintains a workforce of over 12,000 employees. It operates globally with offices in several countries.
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