Nutanix · 2 months ago
Member of Technical Staff 3 (CPaaS Data Platform Team)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$143K/yr - $286K/yrNutanix is a global leader in cloud software and Hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, and they are seeking a Member of Technical Staff 3 to join their Data Platform team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable distributed data systems, while also participating in open-source communities and optimizing systems for performance and reliability.
Data CenterEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftwareVirtualization
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable distributed data systems using ClickHouse and NATS
Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code for core data platform components
Participate in ClickHouse and NATS open-source communities — stay current with updates, usage patterns, and contribute wherever required
Debug and optimize distributed systems in production to ensure performance and reliability
Evaluate emerging technologies and open-source tools that can strengthen the platform and drive adoption across teams
Build and operate robust internal platforms that power multiple engineering teams within Nutanix
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Passion for programming with strong expertise in one or more languages — C++ or Go preferred
Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
Deep understanding of operating system internals, networking, and distributed systems concepts
Experience designing and building high-performance, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed data systems atop Kubernetes
Familiarity with analytical databases (e.g., ClickHouse, Druid) or streaming systems (e.g., NATS, Kafka, Pulsar)
Proven ability to work with large, complex codebases and deliver high-quality, maintainable software
Strong grasp of design patterns and the ability to evaluate trade-offs when applying them
Preferred
Prior open-source contributions, especially to distributed databases or data infrastructure projects, are a strong plus
Benefits
Sign-on bonus
Restricted stock units
Discretionary awards
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
Vacation
Sick time
Parental leave
Company
Nutanix
Nutanix specializes in cloud software, offering organizations a single platform for running apps and data across clouds.
Founded in 2009
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.9BKey Investors
Bain Capital Private EquityNational Science FoundationKhosla Ventures
2024-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2020-08-27Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2016-09-30IPO
Leadership Team
Rajiv Ramaswami
President and CEO
Rukmini Sivaraman
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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