Lustre Software Engineer

Home - US National (HOMEUSN) RTP, North Carolina, US Office (NOCAROLINA) Until 10/3/2026 8+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Lustre Technical staff member for our new internal Lustre team.Responsible for delivering an enterprise class NetApp software product. Software Engineer thrives as part of a high-performance team tasked with finding creative solutions to the most profound data challenges customers face. 

Job Requirements

8 plus years of Lustre development experience
Recognized expertise within the Lustre community
Proven track record in building and leading technical teams
Ability to recruit Lustre developers and other technical resources from the Lustre community
Experience in commercializing file products from inception to completion
This role is not suited for a researcher.
The candidate should be able to present technical concepts and industry updates to our senior leadership.
Collaborate with our Product Marketing team to define and prioritize feature and solution requirements.
Write concise technical papers (1-3 pages) on topics such as feature value definition or competitive analysis.
Preferred locations include San Jose, Research Triangle Park (RTP), Wichita, and Boulder.
It is likely this position will need to be hired as remote to attract the ideal candidate.

Education

IC - Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience.

Compensation:
The 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.

About this role

Summary

Develop and lead Lustre file system solutions, collaborate on features, and present to leadership.

Job title

Lustre Software Engineer

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Remote or on-site in US (San Jose, RTP, Boulder, Wichita)

Salary

$170k–$253k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Lustresoftware developmentfile systemsteam leadership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

Lustrefile systemssoftware developmentteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City

Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC, USA

On-site City

Boulder, CO, USA

On-site City

Wichita, KS, USA

On-site City