Staff Data Security Engineer - Nutanix Data Lens

Nutanix; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead innovative data security solutions. This role involves architecting advanced features like ransomware protection and anomaly detection, while collaborating with product management and engineering teams. You will mentor junior engineers and shape the strategic roadmap for data security across the enterprise. Join a dynamic team passionate about leveraging cloud-native technologies and AI-driven analytics to transform data management. This opportunity promises significant career growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of data security solutions for Nutanix Data Lens.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable, customer-driven security products.

Skills

Golang

Python

Data Security

Cloud Services

Kubernetes

Microservices Architecture

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

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

1. Lead architecture, design, and innovation of critical data security solutions including ransomware protection, data classification, and anomaly detection for Nutanix Data Lens.
2. Collaborate directly with product management, customers, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, customer-driven security products and features.
3. Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and accelerating development processes to enhance product performance and market readiness.
4. 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

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
2. 12+ years of proven experience in product engineering and architecture, specifically within data security domains (ransomware protection, data classification, anomaly detection).
3. Demonstrated success developing scalable, enterprise-grade software products, deployed and utilized by multiple enterprise customers.
4. Hands-on programming and software development skills in Golang and Python within Linux-based environments.
5. Deep expertise in cloud services, containerization (Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.
6. Solid understanding of public cloud platforms and associated service ecosystems.
7. 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.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $182,400 and USD $364,800 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.

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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