Nutanix

Overview

As a staff engineer for the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP), you will serve as a key technical leader and architect, looking beyond single-cluster management to solve fleet-scale problems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

About Nutanix

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions. With a passionate team of over 6,000 employees worldwide, we make computing invisible anywhere.

Requirements & Eligibility

• 12+ years of software development experience within product-led companies
• Rock-solid proficiency in Go, Python, or Java
• Proven track record in cloud-native systems, Docker/containers, and large-scale control plane management
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Strategy: Lead the design of critical NKP components with a focus on multi-tenancy, resilience, and Fleet Management.
• Force Multiplier: Act as a technical bar-raiser, leading and mentoring a distributed team of 5-10 engineers.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Product Management, the Data Services (NDK) team, and Core Hybrid Cloud teams.
• Community & Innovation: Represent Nutanix in the open-source community and contribute to upstream CNCF projects.
• Operational Excellence: Engage with customers and support teams to resolve complex production issues.