Nutanix

Overview

We are seeking a Staff-level Software Engineer with deep expertise in system security, Kubernetes internals, network security, Linux security, and distributed storage to build secure-by-default features for the NKP and CN-AOS platforms.

About Nutanix

The NKP (Nutanix Kubernetes Platform) team is building an enterprise-grade management platform for the containerized world. We are developing a fully cloud-native architecture designed to securely deploy, run, and manage Kubernetes clusters seamlessly across any hybrid or multi-cloud environment.

Requirements & Eligibility

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years focused on building scalable distributed systems, cloud platforms, or security infrastructure
• Deep expertise in Golang and extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes internals, building Operators/Controllers, Cluster API (CAPI), NetworkPolicies, SCCs, MCS, and related security primitives
• Solid conceptual and practical understanding of distributed storage systems (block, file, object), data replication, deduplication, and high availability
• Strong background in Linux OS internals, networking, container runtimes (containerd, Docker), and kernel security modules
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced Kubernetes Controllers, Operators, and CRDs in Golang to natively orchestrate and secure storage workloads
• Implement and manage Kubernetes Network Policies for micro-segmentation and least-privilege communication
• Configure and enforce OpenShift Security Context Constraints (SCCs) and Multi-Category Security (MCS)
• Deploy and operate Container Security Operators for continuous vulnerability scanning of running pods and images
• Drive platform compliance with CIS benchmarks (Kubernetes and Linux), FIPS, and zero-trust guidelines
• Tackle complex problems in large-scale distributed systems, focusing on performance, scaling out, and resiliency
• Drive architectural reviews, establish secure coding standards, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers