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The Technical Support Engineer ensures mission-critical systems operate smoothly by diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging NetApp products. The role handles complex issues escalated beyond first-line support and requires strong hardware and software expertise, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Occasionally designs and deliver technical training/brown-bags. Reports design and reliability problems or code issues to software engineering. A strong interest in AI and openness to using AI-driven tools is considered an added value. 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