Software Engineer - Data Platform Team at AI native Startup

Eightfold; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,750 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Pre-IPO equity (stock options)

Job summary

Nutanix is looking for a backend developer to join their Data Platform team in Santa Clara, California. You will design and maintain high-performance systems, ensuring the platform's resilience and scalability.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of backend development experience, with strong expertise in AWS and Python. This hybrid position requires working from the office three days a week and offers a competitive salary along with equity options.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Proficiency with core backend technologies including AWS, Python, Flask.
• Strong understanding of distributed system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of core data platform architecture.
• Drive the scaling and optimization of the Data Platform.
• Continuously extend the platform's capabilities through R&D.

Skills

Backend development

AWS

Python

Flask Framework

Problem-solving

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role/Team

Join Eightfold's core Data Platform team to design, develop, and maintain large-scale software platforms that serve millions of users globally. In this critical role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to work on complex, high-performance distributed systems, ensuring our platform is resilient, scalable, and the foundational power for our entire product suite.

What You will Own and Deliver

Platform Architecture & Design

Lead the design and evolution of our core data platform architecture, focusing on building distributed and resilient systems with built-in features for auto-scaling, fault tolerance, horizontal scalability, and load balancing.

Performance Engineering

Drive the scaling, optimization, and innovation of the Data Platform. This includes analyzing data processing workflows, implementing caching mechanisms, fine-tuning database queries, and proactively addressing performance bottlenecks for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.

Feature Expansion & Innovation

Continuously extend the platform's capabilities by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Conduct research and development for new data processing techniques and collaborate closely with stakeholders to implement features that meet evolving business and user needs.

System Operations

Diagnose and resolve complex problems within our distributed systems environment and support the seamless deployment and operation of our products across various environments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Operations, Analytics, Marketing, and Business teams to ensure successful, end-to-end product development and delivery.

Cloud Stack Management

Work across major cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure.

What You Bring

Experience

1-3+ years of professional experience in backend development.

Technical Expertise

Expertise in building and optimizing high-performance, high-throughput systems. Proficiency with core backend technologies including AWS, Python, and the Flask Framework. Strong foundational understanding of distributed system design principles. Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Mindset & Skills

Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills, particularly with data analysis. A proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership to rigorously chase down complex problems to the root and deliver permanent fixes. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling context-switching effectively, and a genuine desire to solve real customer problems. Commitment to high-quality code and a drive to ship features quickly and reliably.

Pay Transparency

Base annual salary range in Zone A: $120,750 to $161,000 USD + discretionary bonus up to 10% + pre-IPO equity (stock options).

Hybrid Work

Employees based near our Santa Clara office are expected to work from the office three days per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.