Job Summary

At NetApp, we are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform the way businesses operate. We are dedicated to developing advanced AI and generative AI services that empower our clients to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and insight from their enterprise data on-prem or in the cloud. We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director of Development Engineering to lead our talented team in this exciting endeavor.

As the Director of Development Engineering for AI and Generative AI Services, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic team of engineers to design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art AI services. Your deep expertise in cloud services, AI technologies, and search services will be crucial in driving our AI initiatives forward. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our AI offerings, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, scalability, and reliability.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Define engineering program goals, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Drive the technical vision and strategy for AI services, aligning with business objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end development, deployment, and operation of AI and generative AI services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, data science, and operations.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security of AI services.
• Stay updated on advancements in AI, machine learning, generative and agentic AI, and cloud technologies, integrating them into development.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for successful delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Mentor, hire, and grow a global development team.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in developing and operating cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms such as Amazon Bedrock, Azure AI, Vertex AI, etc.
• Understanding of search architectures and services like Azure AI Search, AWS Kendra, or similar technologies.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of AI ethics and governance.

Education and Experience

Minimum of 15 years of related experience with 5+ years managing a development team.

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. Most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, shared during recruitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and complies with all laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, and other protected classes.

Why NetApp?

We help customers turn challenges into opportunities by bringing innovative solutions to age-old problems, especially how to use data effectively to run and innovate their businesses. We value a healthy work-life balance, offer extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you are passionate about building knowledge and solving big problems, let's talk.