Senior Software Developer - Networking (Flow)

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart

The Opportunity

Nutanix engineers are creating a revolutionary technology, building the software-defined data center. We’re using our love of programming and outstanding backgrounds to change the way companies virtualize their data centers. Nutanix, a leader in enterprise cloud, is looking for an outstanding Software Developer to join our Software Defined Security product team, Nutanix Flow.

This is an opportunity to join a small yet impactful team where you will tackle seemingly impossible challenges and help build a business from the ground up. You will work on software-defined networking and security solutions that govern environments independent of physical infrastructure, providing granular control and visibility for enterprise applications.

About the Team

The Nutanix Flow team is a high-impact group focused on delivering advanced networking, security services, and compliance insights for the enterprise. We value big thinkers who are unafraid to take on seemingly impossible challenges and are interested in learning how to build a business along the way. Our team culture is built on collaboration and the open exploration of ideas to deliver granular control for enterprise applications

Flow Team’s Tech Stack

Development is in a Linux based environment. The backend software is written in Python and Golang. Tools like Git, open source libraries, etc. are used for regular product and test infrastructure development. We work on problems covering aspects of Software defined Networking, Networking security, Offloading AI workloads and enterprise scale.

Nutanix Vancouver

Nutanix is expanding its engineering presence in Vancouver as part of a long-term commitment to building strong infrastructure and platform teams. This hub brings together engineers working on distributed systems, storage, compute, networking, and platform services. For engineers joining early, this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful systems while influencing how the team develops.

Learn more about Nutanix Vancouver: https://careers.nutanix.com/en/nutanix-vancouver/

Your Role

• Develop a world-class network security product that is distributed, resilient, and highly performant at large-scale deployments within enterprise customers.

• Adapt best engineering practices, including the creation of clear functional specs, design documents, and test plans, while ensuring code hygiene and thorough testing.

• Collaborate with a geo-distributed team to own and deliver projects end-to-end with high quality and predictability under minimal supervision.

• Work on developing new features and improving existing systems to provide new-improved functionality, performance and reliability for our customers.

• Work alongside development, test, documentation, and product management teams to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

• Mentor junior team members and participate in technical knowledge-sharing events, such as boot camps.

What You Will Bring

• BE/BTech/ME/MTech or equivalent in Computer Science.

• Strong technical and interpersonal communication (written and spoken).

• 7+ years of software development experience with a focus on Distributed Systems Architecture.

• Advanced level programming proficiency in Python, Golang, Java, C, or C++.

• Professional experience developing software for networking or security products (TCP-IP, VLAN, IP, ICMP, DNS).

• Strong fundamentals in Operating Systems, Multi-threaded/Multi-Process Applications, IPC, and RPC.

• Hands-on experience working with web technologies and protocols including RESTful APIs, JSON, and Protobuf.

Learn More About the Technology: https://www.nutanixbible.com/

Highlighted Benefits (Vancouver, Canada)

• Retirement: RRSP with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 7% of base salary

• Mental Health: Dedicated mental health coverage plus top-tier paramedical benefits

• Family: Fully paid maternity and parental leave and generous bereavement leave, including time for the loss of a pet

• Equity: RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount

• Time Off: Company holidays, sick days, company wellness days, and vacation starting at 10 days

Work Arrangement Hybrid/Remote (for roles advertised in both RTO & non-RTO locations e.g United States, Mexico, Canada): Subject to business requirements, this role may be determined to be remote or in a hybrid capacity. If the selected candidate resides within 50 miles of a Nutanix office requiring in-office presence (specifically in San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Vancouver, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney, or Tokyo), it will require working onsite a minimum of three days per week. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by the hiring manager.

Pay Transparency - Role Location The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between CAD $151,000 and CAD $227,000 per annual.

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.

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