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The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to work with software that powers Nutanix Enterprise Cloud. You will get a chance to apply and broaden your expertise in storage, virtualization, distributed systems, and cloud services. In the role of MTS-QA, you will contribute towards product and quality aspects.

If you are looking for an opportunity to solve deep technical problems and build innovative solutions in a fast paced environment working with extremely smart, passionate software developers, this might be the role for you. You will work on hard problems at scale and will have freedom to innovate.

About the Team

You will be part of a team that owns Core Data Path (CDP), located in either San Jose, California, or RTP (Research Triangle Park), North Carolina. which is an integral part of most of the Nutanix products and solutions .Nutanix Acropolis Data Storage Fabric is (DSF) the core of Nutanix HCI platform. It manages all metadata and data, and enables core storage features. DSF is the underpinning architectural element that connects the storage and compute resources. It enables scalability, resiliency and performance. Stargate service is one of the primary components in DSF and handles I/O path. It serves client read/write requests, offers various storage features like flow-control, data avoidance & data reduction features. The CDP QA team is looking for engineers who are in sync with our values and are passionate about systems software & quality.

You will report to the Sr. Staff Engineer, who believes in a hands-on leadership style that encourages team involvement in coding, debugging, and tool development. The manager places a strong emphasis on individual contributions and development within a supportive atmosphere. The work setup for this role is on-site, requiring the new hire to be in the office five days a week.

This role does not require any travel, allowing team members to focus entirely on their work within the office environment, ensuring consistent collaboration and communication with peers.

Your Role

Develop a deep understanding of complex distributed systems and collaborate closely with development teams, QA and product management to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.
Conduct coding and code reviews to ensure high-quality software development.
Debug and resolve defects in the software, improving system performance and reliability.
Run verification tests for software releases and document test results.
Develop and implement tooling requirements to enhance QA processes and automation.
Participate in innovation hackathons, contributing to team capabilities and product quality.
Collaborate with team members on functional and system testing activities to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Engage in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
Build expertise in Linux systems and storage internals to contribute effectively to projects.

What You Will Bring

Strong programming skills, especially in object-oriented programming (preferably Python).
Proficient knowledge of Linux platforms and debugging capabilities.
Experience with storage protocols (e.g., NFS, iSCSI, SMB).
Understanding of systems QA and automation for testing processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Familiarity with test automation tools
Ability to work with distributed file systems and cloud infrastructure.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work in a team environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
3-6 years of experience in related fields.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $124,800 and USD $ 249,600 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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