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The Opportunity
Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and Hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making infrastructure invisible so that IT can focus on the applications and services that power their business. Companies around the world use Nutanix Enterprise Cloud OS software to bring one-click application management and mobility across public, private and distributed edge clouds so they can run any application at any scale with a dramatically lower total cost of ownership. The result is organizations that can rapidly deliver a high-performance IT environment on demand, giving application owners a true cloud-like experience.
About the Team
At Nutanix, you will be part of the Data Platform team - engineers working across India and the US team and passionate about open source and distributed data infrastructure.
We build and operate internal platforms around ClickHouse (analytical database) and NATS (streaming service) that power analytics and real-time workloads across 10+ Nutanix products.
Product teams depend on us for reliable, scalable, and performant data solutions - and we take pride in being the subject matter experts (SMEs) for ClickHouse and NATS within Nutanix. We love open source, have actively contributed over 50 patches upstream, maintain internal forks wherever required and bring the best of the OSS world into our ecosystem.
The team culture emphasizes unity, deep engineering, a shared focus on achieving goals, fostering collaboration and innovation. Working closely together, team members value each other's contributions and support one another in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You will report to a Staff Engineer at Nutanix. The work setup is hybrid, allowing for flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. As a new hire, you will be expected to work from the office three days a week, ensuring face-to-face interactions with your team members and promoting a sense of camaraderie and community within the Data Platform team.
At Nutanix, we understand the importance of work-life balance and prioritize the well-being of our employees. Therefore, there are no travel requirements for this position, allowing you to focus on your work and professional development without the added stress of frequent travel.
Your Role

• 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.

What You Will Bring

• 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.
• Prior open-source contributions, especially to distributed databases or data infrastructure projects, are a strong plus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 143,200 and USD $ 285,600 per year.
However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.
Nutanix is 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 [email protected].