Staff Data Security Engineer - Nutanix Data Lens

Nutanix; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead innovative data security solutions. This pivotal role involves architecting features like ransomware protection and anomaly detection while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure product excellence. The position promises significant career growth and the chance to influence enterprise-grade security strategies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to leveraging cloud-native technologies and AI-driven analytics, and thrive in a culture of technical excellence and mutual support. If you're passionate about data security and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in product engineering, especially in data security.
• Hands-on skills in Golang and Python within Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and innovation of data security solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver customer-driven security products.

Skills

Product Engineering

Data Security

Ransomware Protection

Data Classification

Anomaly Detection

Programming in Golang

Programming in Python

Cloud Services

Containerization (Kubernetes)

Microservices Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Staff Engineer, Data Security - Nutanix Data Lens

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

This is a high-visibility opportunity to join Nutanix's Unified Storage Group as the Senior Director, Product Management for Nutanix Data Lens (NDL). In this role, you’ll lead strategic product innovation and development of next-generation data management, security, and compliance solutions. You will architect and guide the evolution of critical security features including ransomware protection, data classification, and anomaly detection. This position offers significant career growth potential, providing the chance to expand influence across the entire Nutanix HCI portfolio and shape enterprise-grade data security strategies leveraging cloud, Kubernetes, and advanced analytics.

About the Team

The Nutanix Unified Storage Group is dedicated to pioneering advanced data management, security, and compliance solutions to empower enterprises in navigating complex storage ecosystems. The Data Lens team is a dynamic, globally-distributed group, passionate about leveraging cloud-native technologies, containers, and AI-driven analytics to deliver transformative solutions that protect and optimize enterprise data assets. Under leadership recognized for collaborative innovation and a bias for action, team members thrive in a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and mutual support.

Your Role

• Lead architecture, design, and innovation of critical data security solutions including ransomware protection, data classification, and anomaly detection for Nutanix Data Lens.
• Collaborate directly with product management, customers, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, customer-driven security products and features.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and accelerating development processes to enhance product performance and market readiness.
• Engage cross-functionally to ensure alignment with broader Nutanix product ecosystems and drive a strategic roadmap for unified HCI-wide data security solutions.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of proven experience in product engineering and architecture, specifically within data security domains (ransomware protection, data classification, anomaly detection).
• Demonstrated success developing scalable, enterprise-grade software products, deployed and utilized by multiple enterprise customers.
• Hands-on programming and software development skills in Golang and Python within Linux-based environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud services, containerization (Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of public cloud platforms and associated service ecosystems.
• Proven track record mentoring technical teams and leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders across product management and customer success teams.

Work Arrangement

On Site: This role is based on-site, offering the opportunity to collaborate face-to-face with team members in a dynamic and engaging work environment. Being physically present allows for seamless teamwork and direct access to resources that support your success. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.