Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

 

The Opportunity

Are you a self-motivated and driven individual with a strong proficiency in C++ and Linux, eager to tackle complex challenges in disaster recovery products? If so, joining our team as a Software Engineer Intern offers you the unique opportunity to make meaningful contributions to high-impact projects, gain valuable production experience, and work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and innovative environment. Submit your application by October 24, 2025. 

 

About the Team

Join a high-impact Disaster Recovery (DR) team where your work immediately influences 30 to 40% of customers through core products like near sync and MST. You will thrive in a culture that fosters a free-flowing, open environment, where you are trusted to take responsibility for your work and drive results. Unlike typical internships, you will be assigned full-fledged projects—not unwanted engineer tasks—with the potential to go into production, providing exceptional real-world experience. The management style offers a lot of freedom in your work pace, avoiding daily stand-ups and focusing instead on long-term overall progress tracked during weekly check-ins.

  

Your Role

• Contribute to high-impact Disaster Recovery (DR) projects, directly influencing 30-40% of customers.
• Achieve technical readiness by completing onboarding tasks and gaining familiarity with the codebase within the first three weeks.
• Develop production-quality features such as linear retention and cascaded replication for DR products.
• Exercise self-motivation and independence in managing projects, meeting defined deadlines set by mentors.
• Demonstrate progress through weekly reviews while adhering to a flexible, non-restrictive work culture.
• Engage in effective problem-solving, consulting mentors only when necessary to drive project advancements.
• Participate actively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, reporting to the office three days a week.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation to stakeholders, showcasing project outcomes and contributions at the end of the internship.

 

What You Will Bring

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa status, such as an F1, H1B, or TN visa..
• Strong programming in C++/Python. 
• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with systems concepts, including multi-threading and multiprocessor architecture.
• Self-motivated and self-driven with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to demonstrate due diligence and problem-solving skills independently.
• Enrollment in a relevant Computer Science or Engineering degree program.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with peers and mentors.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, open work environment while maintaining focus on project deadlines.

Perks You'll Enjoy 

• A structured Campus to Career program with training and mentorship, a hackathon, leadership roundtable discussions, and the chance to showcase your achievements at the close of your internship
• Plentiful opportunities for learning, collaboration, and connection in person
• A detailed look inside our technical Nutanix platform architecture
• Competitive pay, Wellness Days, and a vibrant Employee Resource Group community

The Process 

We understand you are pursuing multiple employment options.  Please note these important steps.  

• Application Screening: We will review your application to understand your unique talents and skills in relation to our opportunities 
• Online Technical Assessment: We will review your foundational skills through a coding skills assessment in the language of your choice
• Technical interviews with our hiring teams to showcase your skills  
  • Students who advance to this round will receive preparation prior to the interviews 
  • Expect up to 3 interviews with Nutanix engineers and leaders. These are designed to assess your technical skills, role readiness, and your motivation for the opportunity at Nutanix. Each meeting will offer you an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the team you’ll potentially work with 
• Final Decision: Offers extended to finalists within 2 weeks of the technical interview

 

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. 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 $ 36 and USD $ 60 per hour.

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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