Software Engineer 1 / Early Career - U.S. - undergrad NEED only apply (backend C++/Go/Linux/AWS-S3)

Nutanix

Durham, NC

Full Time

Entry Level

90k-180k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join Nutanix as a Software Engineer 1 / Early Career in Durham, North Carolina, working on the team behind Object Storage. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to scalable, high-impact projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, focusing on modern cloud-scale object storage systems and distributed software development. The position emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and growth within a supportive team that values technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable distributed systems for the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform
Engage in design/code reviews and define development & test best practices
Collaborate with architects, tech leads, and product managers to drive clarity on tasks and project outcomes
Develop complex cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) products to achieve project outcomes
Manage priorities, deliverables, and timelines
Work in a geographically distributed team setup

Requirements

A bachelor's in computer science or a related field
0-18 months of strong backend programming experience in C++/Golang
Extensive knowledge or experience with Linux
Experience with object storage files or AWS (S3) buckets
Completed two or more core systems courses in operating or distributed systems, parallel programming, databases, compilers, or computer architecture
Enthusiasm about building and scaling distributed systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have

AWS ecosystem-related certifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
Experience with backend programming in C++/Golang
Knowledge of Linux
Experience with object storage or AWS S3 buckets

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range between USD 90,400 and USD 180,000 per year
Potential for sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards
Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off benefits including vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Working at Nutanix

Nutanix fosters a collaborative and innovative environment emphasizing mentorship, continuous learning, and technical excellence. The team values open communication, creative problem-solving, and scaling modern cloud infrastructure, with a flexible hybrid work setup that balances remote work and in-office collaboration.

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