About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join the Storage Media Engineering team. You will focus on the NetApp XDATE drive test application. This role involves designing, implementing, and debugging features that help qualify drives and support product releases. You will work alongside software, test, and drive engineers to improve test execution and data analysis.
What you'll do#
- Develop, enhance, and maintain code for the XDATE drive test application.
- Translate engineering requirements into software designs and implementation tasks.
- Create and execute unit, integration, and application-level tests.
- Debug software and test-execution issues to identify root causes and implement fixes.
- Document your code, designs, test results, and known issues.
- Participate in code reviews to improve maintainability and quality.
- Collaborate with tool and qualification engineers to define test requirements.
- Improve test automation, data handling, logging, and developer workflows.
- Contribute to technical discussions regarding application architecture and drive testing.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Coursework or project experience in software development using a modern programming language.
- Familiarity with software design, debugging, source control, and test automation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate within an engineering team to meet project goals.
- A creative and methodical approach to problem solving.
- Aptitude for learning new technologies and engineering practices.
- Exposure to storage systems or hardware testing is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Wichita, Kansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
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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