Software Engineer Intern Chief Platform and Technology Office
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Office of the Chief Platform and Technology Officer (CPTO) is seeking Software Engineering Interns to work on hands-on projects that explore the frontiers of storage data management cyber security and AI. Interns will collaborate closely with senior engineers on forward-looking research proofs-of-concept and early-stage implementations to influence future NetApp products.
Interns will contribute real code experiment with new ideas and learn how large-scale storage software is designed implemented and evaluated. Youll work in an environment where ideas are evolving explore and make hard decisions and learn how to navigate ambiguity while delivering meaningful results.
Just as important as technical skills is mindset. Successful interns will bring curiosity creativity and a willingness to learn experiment and ask questions. Some ideas will fail fastand others may help shape the future of NetApps storage platforms.
Responsibilities
Implement and enhance features or experimental components within ONTAP or related NetApp storage systems under guidance from senior engineers
Learn and analyze existing systems and code paths to understand behavior performance and design intent
Develop solutions aligned with clearly defined project goals
Write clean readable and maintainable code
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
Contribute to proofs-of-concept and experimental projects by researching implementing and testing new ideas
Assist with testing measurement and performance analysis
Collaborate with engineers across teams including hardware and product partners as appropriate
Communicate clearly about progress challenges and results
Job Requirements
Technical Skills
Experience with C/C Go Rust from coursework projects or internships
Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages
Understanding of data structures algorithms and core computer science concepts
Basic familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems
Competent researching and writing code both with AI assistance as well as without
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Eagerness to learn new technologies and technical domains
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to storage systems operating systems or distributed systems through coursework projects or previous work
Familiarity with performance analysis or debugging tools
Experience working on team-based or agile software projects
Education & Experience
Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or enrolled in a related professional program through the summer of 2026
Prior internship research or significant academic project experience in systems or low-level software is a plus but not required
Compensation:
Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards reflecting a variety of factors. Benefits may vary by country and region and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Chief
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