About NetApp We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea? "At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO Long Description We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea? "At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." - George Kurian, CEO NetApp ONTAP storage operating system is our flagship data management software and the foundational platform across NetApp’s on-prem storage and first- and third-party cloud storage portfolio to help organizations build out their hybrid multicloud data environment. Job Summary Azure NetApp Files is an Azure native, first-party, enterprise-class, high-performance file storage service. It provides Volumes as a service for which you can create NetApp accounts, capacity pools, and volumes. You can also select service and performance levels and manage data protection. You can create and manage high-performance, highly available, and scalable file shares by using the same protocols and tools that you're familiar with and rely on on-premises. The Azure NetApp Files Technical Marketing Engineer is a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual with a growth mindset, setting Azure NetApp Files up for the next levels of growth. They possess deep knowledge of and have experience in Microsoft Azure, NetApp storage and across various workload categories, such as General Enterprise Filesharing, SAP, Databases (Oracle/MS SQL), Azure VMware Solution, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Azure Virtual Desktop/Citrix), High Performance Computing, K8S (Azure Kubernetes Service), and AI/ML. Job Requirements Develop and deliver technical presentations, solution briefs, blogs, and white papers that articulate the value proposition of Azure NetApp Files in the following deliverable categories: Microsoft Learn documentation, Seismic, Videos (Youtube channel), Sizing tools, Azure architecture center (AAC), cloud adoption framework (CAF), well-architected framework (WAF), Microsoft Learn modules and training paths, Azure Techcommunity blogs. Influence product development and roadmap with field and customer perspectives. Create go-to-market strategies and competitive collateral to establish technical wins. Create go-to-market & competitive collaterals. Provide deal-specific support, including responding to technical RFPs and assisting with proof of concepts. Conduct technical sales and partner training sessions. Support product launch activities and participate in tradeshows, conferences, and technical sales training. Identify what’s working/not working from a pre-sales / solution perspective and make course corrections in technical messaging. Stay current with industry trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend product enhancements. Capabilities/Skills: Strong expertise in Azure platform, management applications deployment, including configurations for Azure compute, networking, storage, security, and virtualization. Hands-on experience in architecting, deploying and managing enterprise-scale customer environments Azure. Knowledge of storage & data management use cases/orchestration and data protection in an enterprise and cloud environment. Experience in building and operating Test/PoC environments. Ability to create customer-facing creative content, including videos, presentations, blogs, and technical documents. Excellent communication skills, capable of tailoring messages to different audiences, including sales/pre-sales, partners, end customers and C-level executives. Ability to lead and work with global product, marketing and sales teams. Ability to deeply collaborate with Microsoft as our strategic partner. Education A minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise software, IT infrastructure, cloud (preferrable Microsoft Azure) or technical marketing. A Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to complete multiple, complex technical projects and author technical and business value content. This job description combines the technical expertise required for Azure NetApp Files with the entrepreneurial spirit needed to drive growth. The candidate will be a key player in the ongoing success and expansion of Azure NetApp Files within the industry. 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. Did you know… Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they’re 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you. Why NetApp? In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities. We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us. USA and Canada Residents Only: The base salary hiring wage range for this position which the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position in the specified geographic areas or locations, is [$180,090] – [$253,110]. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors relevant to the position and candidate such as geographical location, candidate qualifications, certifications, relevant job-related work experience, education, skillset and other relevant business and organizational factors, consistent with applicable law. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), sick time, leave of absence as per the FMLA and other relevant leave laws, Company bonus/commission, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s).