Senior Solutions Engineer

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

Job Summary

This is a pipeline position. If you believe your experience and skills align with this opportunity and you are interested in joining NetApp in the near future, we encourage you to apply. We would be pleased to connect with you and consider you for upcoming opportunities that match your profile.

In this role, you will own the technical engagement throughout the sales cycle, working across both existing customers and new business opportunities. You will architect and position solutions within complex enterprise environments, manage multiple opportunities simultaneously, and demonstrate the art of what’s possible with NetApp’s portfolio across hybrid cloud, data management, and AI-driven technologies.

Success in this position requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strong collaboration with channel partners, and the ability to engage confidently with both technical and business stakeholders. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about helping customers innovate, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact across Suisse Romande.

Job Requirements

Proven (4 year +) success supporting enterprise or large customers in complex sales cycles (preferred financial services sectors experience)

Engage customers in forward-looking conversations around AI readiness, data strategy, hybrid cloud, and disaster recovery

Strong knowledge of Data Storage, Data Protection/Continuity (including Cyber), Virtualization, Containers and ideally Cloud architectures.

Strong discovery, communication, and presentation skills, able to translate technical capabilities into clear business value

Collaborate with client executives, channel partners and specialists to deliver seamless outcomes and drive demand generation, enablement, and joint selling motions.

Demonstrate ownership of issues / solutions / architectures in customer or partner environments and work with extended team to help resolve for delivering the highest customer experience.

Strong expertise in Technical Pre-Sales, with the ability to do hands-on POCs and conduct technical workshops

Ability to assist in creating ROI/TCO overview and competitive advantages of solution offerings

Excellent written and verbal French/English communication skills, including making technology oriented commercial presentations and answering RFPs with partners or sales.

Maintain deep knowledge of NetApp’s portfolio and competitive landscape to guide customer strategy.

Partner closely with internal teams to ensure successful implementation and customer satisfaction.

Travel to the prospective customer's sites & locations as necessary.

Knowledge of NetApp’s competitive and alliance landscape would be an added advantage

Education

Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree;

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.