{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eee3f4403eb4add396777a2a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eee3f4403eb4add396777a2a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eee3f4403eb4add396777a2a","title":"Software Engineer (Cassandra)","description":"At NetApp, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. We have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards its maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.\n\nSuccess profile\nReady to be an engineer at NetApp? Explore the traits that can help you thrive.\nAnalytical\nAdaptable\nCommunicator\nDetail-oriented\nQuick-thinking\nProblem solver\nResponsibilities\nUnited States; Morrisville, North Carolina, United States Job category: Software Engineering Job ID: 135856-en_US\nOwn Every Moment at NetApp\nAt NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.\nReady to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.\nJob Summary\nNetApp is pioneering StorageGRID object storage—AWS cloud-compatible software that helps power the exponential growth of AI data lakes. As a Software Engineer, Cassandra at the MTS 4 level, you will focus primarily on Java-based Cassandra development for the distributed database layer that underpins StorageGRID metadata services, scale-out reliability, upgradeability, and enterprise customer workloads.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced hands-on engineer who enjoys working deep in distributed systems, database internals, open-source technologies, product integration, performance, and reliability engineering within a mission-critical object storage product.\nRole Overview\nAs a Software Engineer, Cassandra on the StorageGRID team, you will operate as a strong independent contributor focused primarily on Java Cassandra development. You will design and implement Cassandra-related features, improve product integration, and strengthen scale, upgrade, and operational behavior for enterprise deployments.\nAt the Software Engineer, the role requires strong technical depth, end-to-end ownership, sound design judgment, and the ability to influence peers through high-quality code, thoughtful reviews, and clear technical communication.\nJob Responsibilities\nStorageGRID Cassandra Development & Feature Ownership\nDesign and implement Java-based Cassandra features and improvements with end-to-end ownership\nTranslate product, scale, upgrade, supportability, and customer requirements into clear Cassandra technical designs\nMake sound trade-offs across availability, data protection, consistency, performance, maintainability, and operational simplicity in large-scale distributed database systems\nCassandra Internals & StorageGRID Integration\nDevelop high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in Java and related database/system technologies\nTroubleshoot complex StorageGRID issues involving Cassandra storage, compaction, repair, replication, consistency, node lifecycle, and cluster behavior\nBuild deep expertise in how Cassandra supports StorageGRID metadata, availability, and customer operations\nArchitecture Contribution & Technical Leadership\nParticipate in Cassandra and StorageGRID design reviews and propose improvements to database architecture, product integration, and operational behavior\nInfluence component-level design in areas such as metadata services, observability, repair, upgradeability, node lifecycle, and cluster operations\nOpen-Source & Community-Aware Development\npractical knowledge of open-source development models, code review practices, issue tracking, and community-driven engineering workflows\nWork with upstream-style development expectations, including clear design rationale, high-quality patches, maintainable tests, and constructive technical discussion\nBalance product needs with broader distributed database ecosystem considerations while following company contribution, legal, and compliance processes\nProduct Engineering & Customer-Focused Execution\nDeliver Cassandra changes that meet StorageGRID product requirements and release-quality standards\nContribute to code reviews, issue triage, root-cause analysis, and test strategy for Cassandra-related StorageGRID work\nScalability, Performance & Reliability\nOptimize Cassandra for StorageGRID scale, throughput, resiliency, node expansion, and failure recovery\nLead performance analysis, benchmarking, capacity planning, and system tuning across StorageGRID Cassandra deployments\nImprove diagnostics, fault tolerance, upgrade safety, and operational debuggability for Cassandra within StorageGRID\nExecution & Delivery\nDrive medium-to-large Cassandra initiatives from design through implementation, validation, and release readiness\nIdentify risks, dependencies, and technical trade-offs early, and communicate clearly with stakeholders\nCollaboration & Cross-Functional Work\nCollaborate closely with the existing senior Cassandra developer, StorageGRID engineering, QA, product management, supportability, support, and field teams\nProvide backup support for Cassandra orchestration, troubleshooting, testing, supportability, and release readiness workflows as needed\nJob Requirements\n8–12 years of experience in backend, systems, database, storage, or distributed systems engineering\nStrong programming skills in Java, with experience in Python, Go, C/C++, or similar languages a plus\nHands-on experience with Apache Cassandra or comparable distributed database / NoSQL systems, preferably at the internals or platform integration level\nPractical knowledge of open-source development practices, including code reviews, design discussions, patch quality, testing expectations, and community collaboration\nSolid understanding of replication, consistency, partitioning, failure handling, node lifecycle, and cluster coordination\nExperience designing and debugging complex software systems in Linux-based, scale-out, or storage-oriented environments\nAbility to independently drive feature development, technical investigations, root-cause analysis, and problem resolution\nStrong communication skills with the ability to write clear designs, explain trade-offs, and collaborate across distributed teams\nPreferred Qualifications\nDeep experience with Cassandra internals such as storage engine, compaction, repair, indexing, schema evolution, upgrades, or release management\nExperience integrating Cassandra or similar distributed databases into enterprise storage, object storage, cloud, or scale-out infrastructure products\nExperience with performance optimization, benchmarking, observability, and large-scale production troubleshooting\nExperience contributing to or working with open-source database, storage, or distributed systems projects\nFamiliarity with StorageGRID, object storage concepts, S3, Kubernetes, containerized services, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows\nExposure to AI-assisted development tools and workflows for code generation, review, debugging, testing, or documentation\nEducation\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience\nCompensation:\nThe target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 253,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. 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, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.\nAt 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nNetApp 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.\nWhy You'll Thrive at NetApp\nAt NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.\nNetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.\nOur culture\nWe celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.\nIf you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.\nSubmitting an Application\nTo ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.\nAI Disclosure\nFor select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.\n\nOur values\nPut the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.\n\nBenefits\nVolunteer time off\n40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.\nWell-being\nEmployee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.\nTime away\nPaid time off for vacation and to recharge.","company":"NetApp","rawCompany":"netapp","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T14:14:32.000Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer (Cassandra)","description":"At NetApp, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. 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Explore the traits that can help you thrive.\nAnalytical\nAdaptable\nCommunicator\nDetail-oriented\nQuick-thinking\nProblem solver\nResponsibilities\nUnited States; Morrisville, North Carolina, United States Job category: Software Engineering Job ID: 135856-en_US\nOwn Every Moment at NetApp\nAt NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.\nReady to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.\nJob Summary\nNetApp is pioneering StorageGRID object storage—AWS cloud-compatible software that helps power the exponential growth of AI data lakes. As a Software Engineer, Cassandra at the MTS 4 level, you will focus primarily on Java-based Cassandra development for the distributed database layer that underpins StorageGRID metadata services, scale-out reliability, upgradeability, and enterprise customer workloads.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced hands-on engineer who enjoys working deep in distributed systems, database internals, open-source technologies, product integration, performance, and reliability engineering within a mission-critical object storage product.\nRole Overview\nAs a Software Engineer, Cassandra on the StorageGRID team, you will operate as a strong independent contributor focused primarily on Java Cassandra development. You will design and implement Cassandra-related features, improve product integration, and strengthen scale, upgrade, and operational behavior for enterprise deployments.\nAt the Software Engineer, the role requires strong technical depth, end-to-end ownership, sound design judgment, and the ability to influence peers through high-quality code, thoughtful reviews, and clear technical communication.\nJob Responsibilities\nStorageGRID Cassandra Development & Feature Ownership\nDesign and implement Java-based Cassandra features and improvements with end-to-end ownership\nTranslate product, scale, upgrade, supportability, and customer requirements into clear Cassandra technical designs\nMake sound trade-offs across availability, data protection, consistency, performance, maintainability, and operational simplicity in large-scale distributed database systems\nCassandra Internals & StorageGRID Integration\nDevelop high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in Java and related database/system technologies\nTroubleshoot complex StorageGRID issues involving Cassandra storage, compaction, repair, replication, consistency, node lifecycle, and cluster behavior\nBuild deep expertise in how Cassandra supports StorageGRID metadata, availability, and customer operations\nArchitecture Contribution & Technical Leadership\nParticipate in Cassandra and StorageGRID design reviews and propose improvements to database architecture, product integration, and operational behavior\nInfluence component-level design in areas such as metadata services, observability, repair, upgradeability, node lifecycle, and cluster operations\nOpen-Source & Community-Aware Development\npractical knowledge of open-source development models, code review practices, issue tracking, and community-driven engineering workflows\nWork with upstream-style development expectations, including clear design rationale, high-quality patches, maintainable tests, and constructive technical discussion\nBalance product needs with broader distributed database ecosystem considerations while following company contribution, legal, and compliance processes\nProduct Engineering & Customer-Focused Execution\nDeliver Cassandra changes that meet StorageGRID product requirements and release-quality standards\nContribute to code reviews, issue triage, root-cause analysis, and test strategy for Cassandra-related StorageGRID work\nScalability, Performance & Reliability\nOptimize Cassandra for StorageGRID scale, throughput, resiliency, node expansion, and failure recovery\nLead performance analysis, benchmarking, capacity planning, and system tuning across StorageGRID Cassandra deployments\nImprove diagnostics, fault tolerance, upgrade safety, and operational debuggability for Cassandra within StorageGRID\nExecution & Delivery\nDrive medium-to-large Cassandra initiatives from design through implementation, validation, and release readiness\nIdentify risks, dependencies, and technical trade-offs early, and communicate clearly with stakeholders\nCollaboration & Cross-Functional Work\nCollaborate closely with the existing senior Cassandra developer, StorageGRID engineering, QA, product management, supportability, support, and field teams\nProvide backup support for Cassandra orchestration, troubleshooting, testing, supportability, and release readiness workflows as needed\nJob Requirements\n8–12 years of experience in backend, systems, database, storage, or distributed systems engineering\nStrong programming skills in Java, with experience in Python, Go, C/C++, or similar languages a plus\nHands-on experience with Apache Cassandra or comparable distributed database / NoSQL systems, preferably at the internals or platform integration level\nPractical knowledge of open-source development practices, including code reviews, design discussions, patch quality, testing expectations, and community collaboration\nSolid understanding of replication, consistency, partitioning, failure handling, node lifecycle, and cluster coordination\nExperience designing and debugging complex software systems in Linux-based, scale-out, or storage-oriented environments\nAbility to independently drive feature development, technical investigations, root-cause analysis, and problem resolution\nStrong communication skills with the ability to write clear designs, explain trade-offs, and collaborate across distributed teams\nPreferred Qualifications\nDeep experience with Cassandra internals such as storage engine, compaction, repair, indexing, schema evolution, upgrades, or release management\nExperience integrating Cassandra or similar distributed databases into enterprise storage, object storage, cloud, or scale-out infrastructure products\nExperience with performance optimization, benchmarking, observability, and large-scale production troubleshooting\nExperience contributing to or working with open-source database, storage, or distributed systems projects\nFamiliarity with StorageGRID, object storage concepts, S3, Kubernetes, containerized services, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows\nExposure to AI-assisted development tools and workflows for code generation, review, debugging, testing, or documentation\nEducation\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience\nCompensation:\nThe target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 253,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. 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, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.\nAt 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nNetApp 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.\nWhy You'll Thrive at NetApp\nAt NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.\nNetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.\nOur culture\nWe celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.\nIf you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.\nSubmitting an Application\nTo ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.\nAI Disclosure\nFor select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.\n\nOur values\nPut the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.\n\nBenefits\nVolunteer time off\n40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.\nWell-being\nEmployee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.\nTime away\nPaid time off for vacation and to recharge.","datePosted":"2026-08-14T14:14:32.000Z","dateModified":"2026-08-14T14:14:32.000Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"NetApp","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Denver","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"eee3f4403eb4add396777a2a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eee3f4403eb4add396777a2a"}}