Member of Technical Staff 2 - Core Data Path

Nutanix; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on developing high-performance data-path software for a cutting-edge distributed storage system, crucial for hybrid cloud solutions. You'll engage in complex engineering challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products. The ideal candidate will bring strong programming skills in languages like C++, Java, and Python, along with a deep understanding of distributed systems and database internals. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of cloud technology and data storage solutions.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Discretionary awards

Sign-on bonus

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience for Bachelor's or 2-3 years for Master's in Computer Science required.
• Strong familiarity with distributed systems and database internals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance data-path software for hybrid cloud solutions.
• Work on improving existing systems for better functionality and reliability.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Operating Systems Internals

Distributed Systems

Database Internals

Algorithms

Computer Networks

Parallel Systems

Strong Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

GDB

Valgrind

Perf

FIO

Flamegraphs

Job description

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

Member of Technical Staff (this role) is a Software Development role for the Nutanix Distributed Storage Fabric (NDSF) - a high-performance shared-nothing distributed file system. This storage stack is the foundational piece that enables hyper-convergence and hybrid cloud solutions. This software-defined storage helps our customers power their infrastructure for all kinds of applications on all kinds of platforms. That coupled with a simplicity-focused design makes the engineering problems both profound and rewarding. The candidate engineer will take responsibility for end-to-end ownership along with working in a team with a deep understanding of systems internals and distributed file systems.

About the Team

The Core Data Path (CDP) team was the first team created at Nutanix. It is responsible for the Nutanix Distributed Storage Fabric (NDSF) - a high-performance shared-nothing distributed file system. We have sub-teams under the CDP umbrella which focus on core data path, data transformations, metadata, and backup/recovery engines. The “Medusa” team is the metadata engine team for the distributed file system, responsible for handling and managing all the metadata IO requests. The work related to the CDP group is challenging because it involves designing an enterprise-grade distributed file system that provides durability with strict consistency and performance guarantees, and hence we always have to reinvent ourselves, with newer and faster algorithms and hardware technologies.

Medusa Team's Technology Stack

We develop everything using a Linux-based environment. We prominently develop the backend software using C++, Java, and Python. Tools like GDB, Flamegraphs, Perf tools suite, and open-source Java/C++ libraries are used for regular product and test infrastructure development. We work on problems covering aspects of data storage, transaction management, consensus protocols, storage engines, distributed systems, key-value stores, database internals, async programming, and memory management.

Your Role

1. Design and develop reliable, efficient, high-performance, and maintainable-extensible data-path software (including any sub-components under this umbrella - like metadata store) for large-scale enterprise on-premise and hybrid cloud.
2. Build a strong understanding of existing complex distributed systems and design innovative solutions for customer requirements for the NDSF.
3. Work on developing new features and improving existing systems to provide new-improved functionality, performance, and reliability for our customers.
4. Work alongside development, test, documentation, and product management teams to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.
5. Engage with customers and support when needed to solve production issues.

What You Will Bring

1. Bachelor’s (3-6 years experience) or Master's degree (2-3 years experience) in Computer Science or a related Engineering field is required.
2. Strong familiarity with operating systems internals, distributed systems, database internals, and strong practices for design/implementation.
3. Prior experience with computer networks, parallel systems, algorithms, storage systems, compiler systems will be a bonus but not required.
4. Past experience with highly available distributed systems or key-value stores or databases will be a plus but not required. E.g. RocksDB, Cassandra, Zookeeper, Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, Google filesystem, etc.
5. Languages: C++, C, Java, Golang, Rust, Erlang, Python.
6. Tools: GDB, Valgrind, Perf, FIO, Flamegraphs.
7. Strong technical and interpersonal communication (written and spoken).

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $124,800 and USD $249,600 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.

This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 2 - 3 days per week, however, certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.

If hired, the 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.

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 [e-mail].