Member Of Technical Staff Job in Nutanix

MTS Dev Extension Engineer

Description

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

Nutanix is creating revolutionary technology, building the software-defined data center and helping customers move to a Hybrid-Cloud model. We're using our love of programming and outstanding backgrounds to change the way companies virtualize their data centers. At Nutanix, you'll find no shortage of challenging problems to work on. We work closely with our product in a collegiate, collaborative environment that encourages open exploration of ideas. The MTS Dev Extension Engineer will work on the Nutanix distributed system infrastructure.

About the Team

The Dev-Extension team ("DevEx" for short) at Nutanix is a 60+ person team located primarily in the US and India. This team plays a crucial role in maintaining a high NPS score by solving and root-causing challenging customer problems at a code level. Their successes are recognized company-wide, and they have been frequently acknowledged in multiple R&D All Hands meetings. What sets them apart is their deep commitment to sustaining engineering and their holistic approach to addressing customer issues efficiently.

Your Role

• Work as part of the extended software development team on software features and bug triaging.
• Develop automation tools to identify bottlenecks, perform preliminary root cause analysis, and apply corrective actions.
• Engage with QA teams when needed to reproduce problems and perform in-depth root cause analysis.
• Develop a deep understanding of complex distributed systems.
• Manage internal escalations to the Engineering team in the Nutanix AOS Infrastructure and related areas.
• Program in a Linux environment to develop and maintain reliable, field-serviceable, and maintainable software components.

What You Will Bring

• Passion for programming and strong proficiency in one or more programming languages: C++, Java, Python, Golang.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of OS concepts, networking, and storage systems.
• Genuine passion for troubleshooting complex distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective collaboration abilities.
• A team player who thrives in fast-paced, startup-like environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (industry experience is a plus).

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with in-person collaboration. In most cases, this means being in the office at least 2-3 days per week. Some roles and teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all Nutants to be themselves and do great work in a safe, welcoming environment free of discrimination, intimidation, or harassment. We also ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.