Junior Backend Software Engineer (Cloud Datastore)

About the product:
Nutanix Files is a software-defined scale-out file storage solution. It improves storage services by providing high availability, massive scale, simplified self-service management, self-tuning and self-healing. Unlike other Network-attached storage (NAS) solutions it can be deployed stand alone or as part of the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud OS.

As a Software Engineer on Nutanix Files you will have a chance to architect, design and develop a Multi-Cloud/Hybrid Cloud data product using distributed computing technology. Nutanix Files are a Cloud-first solution that provide Cloud and App mobility advantages to customers and help them to run production workloads confidently, on any Cloud they choose.

Responsibilities include:

• Build distributed Data or Control Path software for a converged computing/storage platform in private or public cloud environments.
• Optimize software for high performance and scale
• Develop a keen understanding of complex distributed systems, and design creative solutions for customer requirements.
• Work on performance, scaling out and resiliency features in the software.
• Work closely with development, test, documentation and product management teams to deliver high-quality products.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of hands-on experience working on developing distributed software
• Love of programming and rock-solid in one or more languages: C, C++, python, golang
• Understanding of UNIX/Linux
• Development experience in file systems, operating systems, distributed systems management or cloud technologies
• A strong development experience in building manageability software using REST APIs, backend using modern UI frameworks will be considered in the absence of deeper systems skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with OS internals, concepts of distributed data management, and design/implementation trade-offs in building clustered, high- performance, fault-tolerant distributed systems software
• Familiarity with x86 architecture, virtualization and/or storage management

How we work:

We work in a hybrid style, letting everyone in the team decide on their preferred work location. Some of our team members enjoy remote work, while others like the office environment. We are trying to minimize the number of meetings and nurture the culture of writing and sharing documents, which helped us achieve a more flexible schedule and transparent knowledge sharing. We also have weekly Nutanix lunch days that are a great opportunity to connect in person with the team and other colleagues. We're an 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 to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting CandidateAccommodationRequests@nutanix.com.

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