Performance Analysis Engineer - Core Engineering

Job Summary

As a Performance Analysis engineer, you will work as part of a team responsible for modeling, measurement, and analysis of storage systems' performance. The overall focus of the Research and Development function, of which this role is a part, is on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Performance engineers 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

• Measure and analyze product performance to identify performance improvement opportunities
• Design, implement, execute, analyze, interpret, socialize and apply storage-oriented performance workloads and their results, including the creation of tools and automation as necessary
• Work closely with development teams to drive the performance improvement agenda
• Evaluate design alternatives for enhanced performance, and prototype opportunities for performance enhancements
• Create analytical and simulation-based models to predict storage systems performance
  
  

Responsibility

• Responsible for non-routine and unstructured tasks, requiring creative solutions with more interdependencies and with processes that are less defined
• Apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving problems that are complex in scope and which require requiring in-depth evaluation
  
  

Interaction

• Work effectively with staff to Vice-President level employees within the function, across functions and with external parties
• Successfully convey information to stakeholders at many levels related to the position
• Work effectively with senior engineers within Business Unit
• Participate as a proactive contributor and subject matter expert on team projects
• Demonstrate favorable results through regular coaching and mentoring others
  
  

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of performance analysis and modeling techniques, tools and benchmarking.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in computer operating systems, hardware architecture and design, data structures and standard programming practices; systems programming in C is highly desirable.
• Strong scripting skills (Perl, python - primarily with Jupyter notebooks, shell)
• 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
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of storage and file systems
• Understanding of AL/ML workloads
• Understanding of performance tradeoffs when designing on-prem and cloud systems
• The ability and willingness to adapt to rapidly changing work environments, and create/enhance automation frameworks (generally python-based) to improve productivity.
  
  

Education & Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience and a M.S.or PhD in Computer Science (preferred), Computer Engineering, or related engineering/scientific field or equivalent technical knowledge and experience. Job level will depend on education and experience.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $112,200 - $157,800 and will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education. 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.

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.

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