Software Engineering Intern @ Nutanix

Software Engineering Intern (File Systems) - Summer 2025

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

This is an 8 to 10-week internship with start dates beginning in May through June 2025, depending on your availability, with an end date of July 31. Nutanix offers both hybrid internships where you would work from the San Jose, CA, office 2-3 days/week. Submit your application by April 18, 2025

An internship at Nutanix allows you to build on your studies and expand your professional skills, working alongside an encouraging and innovative software engineering team. You will dive deep into some of the software industry's most demanding and popular fields. Strengthen your programming skills beyond the classroom through hands-on, impactful technical projects as you learn, grow, and explore with training and mentoring from our team of technical experts.

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that means coming into an office a minimum of 2 - 3 days per week; however, certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Your manager will provide additional team-specific guidance and norms.

About the Team

Nutanix Engineers create revolutionary technology. Our team of 1700 engineers spans 13 countries, including the US, India, Serbia, and the UK. You will work alongside a passionate group of technologists from diverse cultures around the world.

We are looking for the next generation of Software Engineers to join us. Are you ready for the challenge? Apply by April 18, 2025.

Your Role

Work closely with technical staff/leaders to design and create design documents.
Depending on the team you're assigned, generate code that enhances product features and increases the speed and efficiency of the functionality of products.
Our interns work across a range of teams and projects spanning a variety of technology areas, including, but not limited to:
Files systems project
Complete multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud engines
Database services
Virtual machine lifecycle management
System design
Distributed systems, distributed storage, and platform deployment
Linux kernel development
Performance and scale of storage systems and more!
Stay connected with your leadership, team, and peers through regular meetings via Slack chats.

What You Will Bring

You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science or a related field.

You have taken two or more courses, preferably in distributed systems, operating systems, parallel programming/database systems, computing, or the fundamentals of computer Architecture. (Review the Nutanix Bible hyperlink below to see WHY these courses are needed)
You are proficient in one or more of the following backend systems programming in the following languages: Golang, C, C++/Python.
Exposure to or projects related to one or more of the following systems: Cloud Infrastructure, Database Systems, File Systems, Object Storage Systems, Distributed Storage, or Open-Source Frameworks

Perks You'll Enjoy

Mentorship and support from your manager and team
A multinational company with unique teammates and a vibrant Employee Resource Group Community
Competitive pay, all the hardware you’ll need, plus wellness days
Participate in the U-Hack Summer event
For the in-office / hybrid: A modern office with all the snacks and beverages you can consume!

What Our Interns Say

“I expanded my knowledge in system-level software to build on what I gained in academia.” – Arun J.

“This internship aided in my professional development by giving me the opportunity to improve my programming skills, familiarize myself with complex company systems, and work in a professional environment.” – Neal S.

The Process

We understand you are pursuing multiple employment options. Please note these important dates to factor into your decision process.

Application deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025
Application Screening: We will review your application to gain insight into your unique talents and skills in relation to our opportunities.
Online Technical Assessment: We review your foundational skills.

Baseline coding skills assessment in the language of your choice

First Round: Interview with one of our Talent Advisors to dive into your unique experiences and motivators.
Second Round: Technical interviews with our hiring teams to showcase your skills.

Students attending the second round should expect 2 x 45-minute technical rounds with Nutanix engineers designed to assess their technical skills and role readiness, & 1 x 30-minute hiring leader round to gauge 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! Finalists can expect offers by the third or fourth week in April.

More About #LifeAtNutanix

Learn more about Nutanix and our platform architecture with the Nutanix Bible,
Explore our Instagram and blog
Learn what employees are saying on LinkedIn and Glassdoor
How we approach Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
More information for students

The pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between USD 33 and USD 54 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.

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 2 - 3 days per week. However, specific roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Your manager will provide additional team-specific guidance and norms.

If hired, the 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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