Full-Time

Senior Member of Technical Staff-Platform Software QA

Updated on 1/13/2025

Nutanix

Nutanix

5,001-10,000 employees

Enterprise cloud computing and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$148k - $296.4kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus + Restricted Stock Units + Discretionary Awards

Senior, Expert

San Jose, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.

Category
QA & Testing
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Operating Systems
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
  • 7-12 years of industry experience in a similar role
  • Experience in design and development of test frameworks for enterprise-level software or hardware solutions
  • Experience in test plan design and test case development
  • Good understanding of x86 server architectures, storage, networking, and operating systems
  • Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and hardware-related sub-systems
  • Strong knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Responsibilities
  • Own QA planning, test development, and test execution of new or existing platform software features
  • Build and maintain diverse test environments to ensure feature compatibility across supported hardware platforms and configurations
  • Create and execute comprehensive regression test plans to validate ongoing feature quality
  • Participate in feature design reviews and provide input on areas such as user experience and testing requirements
  • Develop detailed manual and automated tests to validate feature specifications and customer use cases
  • Work closely with the software development teams and hardware partners to analyze test failures and customer-found defects
  • Become a subject matter expert in platform software features and new hardware technologies
  • Mentor new QA engineers as the team grows and recommend improvements to the QA strategy
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience using virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM is a plus

Nutanix provides solutions for enterprise cloud computing, focusing on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) that combines computing, storage, virtualization, and networking into one system. This integration simplifies data center operations and improves performance, allowing businesses to manage their IT resources more effectively. Nutanix serves a variety of clients, including large enterprises and government agencies across different industries like finance and healthcare. The company offers a range of products, including its Acropolis Operating System for storage, AHV for virtualization, and Prism for IT operations management, which help create a seamless hybrid multicloud environment. Unlike many competitors, Nutanix emphasizes a software-defined approach, enabling clients to easily move applications and data across different cloud environments. The goal of Nutanix is to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility for organizations transitioning to cloud-based solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$303.7M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions boosts Nutanix's market potential.
  • Increased interest in Kubernetes orchestration tools enhances Nutanix's Karbon adoption.
  • Expansion of edge computing complements Nutanix's hybrid multicloud capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cloud service providers pose a threat to Nutanix's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace Nutanix's innovation capabilities.
  • Economic uncertainties could lead to reduced IT spending, affecting Nutanix's revenue.

What makes Nutanix unique

  • Nutanix integrates computing, storage, virtualization, and networking into a single HCI system.
  • The company offers a seamless hybrid multicloud environment for flexible application and data movement.
  • Nutanix's key offerings include AOS, AHV, Karbon, and Prism for comprehensive IT management.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity

Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid volunteer time off and donation matching

Speed coaching and professional development

Wellness perks and flexible time off to recharge