Software Engineer BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)

Overview

At NetApp, we have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. That’s because we bring new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively in the most efficient possible way. As an Engineer with NetApp, you’ll have the opportunity to work with modern cloud and container orchestration technologies in a production setting. You’ll play an important role in scaling systems sustainably through automation and evolving them by pushing for changes to improve reliability and velocity.

Own Every Moment at NetApp

At 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.

Ready 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 drive results, innovate to elevate, and excel together across every function.

Job Summary

As a BMC ( Baseboard Management Controller) Engineer you will work as part of a Research and Development team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging Firmware and embedded system software that interface with NetApp storage Operating System. As part of the Firmware R&D team, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Firmware engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development including functional testing of developed features.

This position requires an individual to be creative, a quick learner, driven to produce results and demonstrates the ability to lead small teams or projects,

Job Requirements

Solid programming skills in C/C++

Strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and standard programming practices

Debugging skills on FW/SW issues in Linux environment

In-depth understanding of Linux programming, Kernel Internals, drivers, U-boot, system calls, shared libraries, makefiles

Experience with Linux network (firewalls, VLANs, ssh) is a plus

Experience with security (certificates, key authentication) is a plus

Experience with IPMI, KCS, I2C, SMBUS, PMBUS, SPI, UART, Flash technologies (eMMC, SPI), LDAP, Redfish, REST API is a plus

Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work collaboratively within and outside the team of other engineers and Sr leaders

Ability to estimate work completion for project planning

Ability to drive design and implementation of project features

Able to perform Functional Testing of developed features

Requires limited supervision and direction, as this individual can operate, drive results

Successfully convey information to stakeholders at many levels related to the position

Education

A minimum of 5-8 years of experience is required

A Bachelor of Science Degree in CSE/ECE/IS/EEE, a master’s degree; or equivalent experience is required.

Demonstrated ability to have successfully completed multiple, moderately complex technical tasks

Proven record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality

At 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.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At 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.

NetApp 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.

Our culture

We 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.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. now.

Submitting an Application

To 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.

AI Disclosure

For 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.

Our values

Put 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.

Benefits

Volunteer time off

40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.

Well-being

Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.

Time away

Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.