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NetApp

Optimizes cloud infrastructure costs on AWS

Robotics and Cognitive Automation Solutions Lead

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, MBA
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In Person
AI & Machine Learning

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience in robotic automation and business project management, including working knowledge of leading technologies such as OpenSpan-Pega, Blue Prism, UiPath, WorkFusion, IBM Watson, or Automation Anywhere.
  • Experience with artificial intelligence or machine-learning-based technologies.
  • Exposure to automation technologies such as robotic process automation and intelligent automation, and exposure to or working knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and cognitive computing.
  • Certification in one or more robotic process automation, machine-learning, artificial-intelligence, or other emerging automation technologies.
  • In-depth experience across the full lifecycle of automation solution implementation.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Hands-on knowledge and training in robotic process automation methodologies, operations assessment, transformation roadmaps, and program delivery.
  • At least 3–5 years of experience as a Lead Automation Analyst delivering large, complex transformation initiatives.
  • At least 10 years of experience in systems analysis, solutions architecture, or senior design-focused software development roles.
  • Ability to understand business requirements and convert them into enterprise-scale automation solution designs.
  • Ability to deliver pragmatic approaches that optimize processes across business strategies and technology capabilities.
  • Experience producing detailed technical design documents.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently or in groups as the lead participant, and to work with business analysts and end users in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to take on complex assignments as the lead and assume increasing leadership responsibilities.
  • Understanding of workflow-based logic and ability to understand business processes from workflow diagrams or procedural documentation.
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to communicate and build relationships with end users, peers, management, and third parties.
  • Facilitation skills for working with internal and external parties.
  • Ability to work independently in a busy, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related business discipline.
  • Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery streams and other software development life-cycle models.
Responsibilities
  • Represent the EIPA Center of Excellence as a subject matter expert and bring together its services and deliverables for one or more engagements.
  • Develop and deliver business enablement, discovery workshops, and training on best practices and methodologies.
  • Partner with line-of-business leaders on key initiatives to develop opportunities and translate them into executable roadmaps.
  • Assess current processes, identify opportunities for robotic process automation, and shape comprehensive solutions.
  • Lead analysis and develop solution roadmaps, including funding, team structure, delivery model, target-state operating models, change-management processes, and key performance indicator metrics.
  • Help develop and foster a culture of process-driven transformation thinking.
  • Provide dependable estimates and contribute to estimation guidelines.
  • Keep abreast of emerging technology trends and contribute to forward-looking practices, including setting up a specially trained team.
  • Lead project qualification and develop proofs of concept.
  • Support business intake activities as a technology subject matter expert.
  • Participate in capability development and continuously extend and improve services.
  • Cultivate relationships with line-of-business leaders, technology, architecture, and other teams.
  • Ensure robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence decisions align with business goals and strategies, adhere to standards, and follow best practices for building and deploying capability.
  • Communicate outcomes to promote intelligent automation and business process transformation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to or working knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and cognitive computing.
  • An MBA degree.

About the company

Spot.io, part of NetApp, helps businesses manage cloud costs and infrastructure on AWS. It uses software that analyzes cloud usage and automates management to lower compute expenses, especially through AWS EC2 spot instances, which offer spare capacity at reduced prices. The product provides deep visibility into cloud spending, an AWS cost optimization calculator for estimating potential savings, and a free action plan tailored to each customer. Revenue comes from selling software licenses and consulting services. Target customers include enterprises using containers and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, KOPS, Docker Swarm, and OpenShift. The company aims to reduce cloud compute costs for customers while simplifying cloud operations and improving efficiency.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$53.2M

Headquarters

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q4 FY2026 revenue hit $1.95 billion, up 12% year over year.
  • NetApp raised FY2027 revenue guidance to $7.325-$7.575 billion after strong Q1 demand.
  • Management reported more than 1,100 AI-specific deals in FY2026, with 350 more last quarter.

What critics are saying

  • Flexera closed Spot's acquisition on March 3, 2025, shrinking NetApp's CloudOps scope.
  • NetApp disclosed a May 20, 2026 WARN notice cutting 77 San Jose jobs.
  • Pure Storage, Dell, and HPE are attacking AI storage wins aggressively through 2026.

What makes NetApp unique

  • NetApp's ONTAP and all-flash arrays anchor its hybrid-cloud storage platform.
  • FY2026 public cloud revenue reached $182 million, extending Cloud Volumes differentiation.
  • AI-focused EF50 and EF80 target high-throughput workloads that protect GPU utilization.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Gym Membership
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-16%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-14%
Flexera
Mar 4th, 2025
Flexera acquires Spot

We’re thrilled to extend a heartfelt welcome to the customers and partners across the the full range of the Spot product portfolio including Eco, Ocean, Ocean for Apache Spark, Elastigroup, Spot Security, and CloudCheckr.

Pulse 2.0
Mar 3rd, 2025
Flexera Acquires NetApp's Spot FinOps Portfolio

Flexera has completed the acquisition of Spot from NetApp, enhancing its Cloud Financial Management offerings with AI-powered FinOps technologies. This acquisition expands Flexera's capabilities in managing cloud financial commitments, optimizing containers, and supporting SaaS and public cloud use cases. Spot's products, including Spot Eco, Spot Ocean, and Spot Elastigroup, will now be part of Flexera's portfolio, offering new opportunities for partners, especially MSPs and distributors.

Enterprise Times
Jan 15th, 2025
Flexera Acquires NetApp's FinOps Business

Flexera has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Spot by NetApp FinOps business from NetApp.

Dutch IT Leaders
Jan 15th, 2025
Flexera Acquires NetApp's FinOps Unit

Flexera has acquired the FinOps division from NetApp, enhancing its ability to manage multi-cloud costs and FinOps needs across hybrid cloud, SaaS applications, and containers. The integration of Spot's AI and ML technology with Flexera's expertise will offer a comprehensive FinOps solution, improving financial accountability and efficiency in cloud operations. This move aligns with Flexera's strategy to provide a complete overview of tech expenditures and risks. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

NetApp
Jan 15th, 2025
Unlocking the value of an intelligent data infrastructure

By integrating Spot's AI- and ML-enabled technology into Flexera's FinOps portfolio, the solution can better address the market's rising demand for cloud cost management.