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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Nutanix - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Abstraction Layers, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Mart, Data Transformation, Data Transport Utility, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Queueing Systems, Message Oriented Middleware, Parquet, Enterprise Software Applications, Build Management, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Nutanix, Api Gateway, Data Pipelines, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-software-engineer-nutanix-9025853 ## About the Role * 15+ years of experience with a Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science or related streams. * Experience architecting and building highly available and scalable data platforms. * Experience with one or more of the following languages (Python, Golang, C++, Java). * Experience working with Database technologies and optimizing workloads. * Experience working with Big Data technologies viz. Message queues/API gateways, Kubernetes ecosystem, and microservice patterns. * Experience with open standards for data transport and storage such as OTEL, Apache Parquet and Apache Iceberg. * Having an owner's mindset and prior experience of leading teams in a fast-paced and demanding environment with good knowledge of SDLC practices. * Awareness of Data Marts, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses is a plus. * Experience shipping data platforms as part of an Enterprise software is a plus. ## Description Join our team at Nutanix as a Staff Engineer in our San Jose office, where you will play a crucial role in providing a solid Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) product to our customers. Your mission will be to design and build an observability platform that allows our customers to proactively monitor and manage their infrastructure and applications. By building a reliable NCM data platform and driving the adoption of best practices, you will contribute to the success of our products. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, lead and mentor engineers, and be part of a fast-paced environment where autonomy and ownership are valued. The work will range from analyzing application requirements and proposing and benchmarking databases, designing data processing pipelines to data analysis and recommending best practices based on workload. About the Team The NCM data platform provides an end-end telemetry platform that includes telemetry data collection via agents and a big data pipeline that provides capabilities such as data transformation/processing, data warehousing, and data analytics. The NCM data platform is a team of ~15 people, spread across India and the US, with a mix of senior and junior engineers. The team is special because it works in a hybrid environment, prioritizing fast deliverables while dedicating time for cross-geo collaboration. The team's success lies in its ability to bring together diverse skill sets and work towards building a unified experience for Nutanix customers. Your Role * Drive technical direction and architecture for the NCM Data Platform working with other senior engineers. * Design and develop the next generation of Data Platform features for on-prem and cloud. * Drive data modeling discussions working with senior engineers to ensure the best solution for requirements from various service teams. * Collaborate with Product Management, QA and documentation teams across multiple geographies to deliver high-quality products and services. * Work across all components of a big data platform such as API gateway, message bus, databases and database abstraction layers. * Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices for design/code reviews. * Propose and drive adoption of best practices for operationalizing data platforms, including data catalog, tracing capabilities, configuration-driven change, etc. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Parquet, Delta, Iceberg & Ducklake - An introduction for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100075-parquet-delta-iceberg-ducklake-an-introduction-for-developers) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [OLAP for AI Applications and why you should care](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100212-olap-for-ai-applications-and-why-you-should-care) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)