Member Of Technical Staff IC4/IC5(Python/GO Backend Developer with Networking)8-13YRS

Engineering Bangalore, India Req.Num.: 30612


Hungry. Humble. Honest.

Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate every day around the world. They show up in our ambition to achieve our dreams, our courage to do what matters, and our tenacity to keep customers happy. At Nutanix, we prize those unique individuals who demonstrate empathy, respect differences, and appreciate others. If you’re authentic, credible and transparent—someone who walks your talk and thrives on collaboration—we want you to join our team!

Be a part of building a company that is truly leading an IT revolution. We make infrastructure invisible, elevating IT to focus on the applications and services that power their business. Led by Dheeraj Pandey, one of CRN’s “Top 25 Innovators of 2016,” Nutanix welcomes big thinkers and budding entrepreneurs, those who are unafraid to take on seemingly impossible challenges and interested in learning how to build a business along the way.

Nutanix employees enjoy some amazing benefits and perks: healthcare, plenty of snacks, employee (and family) events, world renowned speakers, training and development, and much more. See what life is like at Nutanix by following us on Twitter: @NutanixCareers and Instagram: @Nutanix

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. 
 
The Opportunity
Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and Hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making infrastructure invisible so that IT can focus on the applications and services that power their business. Companies around the world use Nutanix Enterprise Cloud OS software to bring one-click application management and mobility across public, private and distributed edge clouds so they can run any application at any scale with a dramatically lower total cost of ownership. The result is organizations that can rapidly deliver a high-performance IT environment on demand, giving application owners a true cloud-like experience.
 
About the Team
At Nutanix, you will be part of the Core Infra team based in Bangalore. The team culture emphasizes unity and a shared focus on achieving goals, fostering collaboration and innovation. Working closely together, team members value each other's contributions and support one another in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You will report to the Engineering leader at Nutanix. The work setup is hybrid, allowing for flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. As a new hire, you will be expected to work from the office 3 days a week, ensuring face-to-face interactions with your team members and promoting a sense of camaraderie and community within the Core Infra team. At Nutanix, we understand the importance of work-life balance and prioritize the well-being of our employees. Therefore, there are no travel requirements for this position, allowing you to focus on your work and professional development without the added stress of frequent travel.
 
Your Role
  • Be a self-starter who can appreciate & strive in a fast-paced technology company.
  • Play the role of a technical leader and mentor.
  • Design and Architect solutions and alternatives. Drive consensus and decision making.
  • Inculcate best practices within the team with regards to design, coding standards, testing and automation to constantly improve on developer productivity.
  • Ensure quality standards of the deliverables with regards to user experience, scale, resiliency, and reliability
  • Participate in project planning with Engineering and Program Managers to set aggressive but achievable milestones and goals.
  • Discuss requirements with Product team and elicit responses for Non Functional Requirements
  • Participate in product roadmap discussions and customer interaction.
  • Write white-papers and blogs, file patents, represent Nutanix in external seminars.
What You Will Bring
  • 8–10 years of hands-on software development experience in Python, Golang on Linux platforms.
  • Strong understanding of the Linux networking stack: sockets, netfilter, routing subsystem, namespaces, cgroups.
  • Expertise with iptables, nftables, and firewall rules management.
  • Deep understanding of iproute2, network namespaces, VRFs, bridging, bonding, and VLAN configurations.
  • Solid knowledge of packet flow, NAT, conntrack, and kernel-level networking concepts.
  • Knowledge of SDN frameworks (Open vSwitch, OpenFlow, OVN).
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills in complex distributed network environments.
  • Ability to Debug complex network issues at L2/L3/L4 layers using tcpdump, Wireshark, ss, netstat, and other diagnostic tools.
  • Work with both physical and virtual network interfaces, VLANs, tunnels, bonding, and routing protocols.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Communications, or a related field.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (KVM, QEMU, Docker, containers, or hypervisors).
  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP, private cloud).
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and hardening practices.
  • Experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP) or advanced routing techniques.
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.
 


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