Software Engineering Intern (Distributed Systems, C++, Linux, Multithreading) U.S. undergrads ONLY

The Opportunity

Are you a driven software engineering student eager to gain hands-on experience in disaster recovery solutions, with a passion for coding and a desire to impact real-world applications? If so, joining our DRaaS team at Nutanix will provide you with a unique opportunity to work on production-ready projects, enhance your programming skills, and contribute to innovative hybrid-cloud solutions while being supported by a vibrant and diverse community.

About the Team

The Disaster Recovery as-a-Service (DRaaS) team is responsible for designing and building business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solutions that enable seamless replication and recovery across hybrid-cloud environments. Our solutions ensure rapid, predictable, and cost-effective recovery through one-click failover, fail-back, and automated recovery plans, minimizing downtime and disruption. We continuously innovate by developing a suite of BCDR solutions, enhancing our cloud-based data protection services, and creating a resilient platform to support our customers and business partners in safeguarding critical applications and data.

Your Role

• Design and implement disaster recovery and hybrid-cloud solutions as part of the DRaaS team.
• Collaborate with team members to complete a production-ready project, demonstrating project impact and results.
• Work directly with source code to implement new features and enhance existing disaster recovery capabilities.
• Participate in troubleshooting and maintaining disaster recovery solutions to improve reliability and scalability.
• Support customers and end-users by addressing issues and enhancing the overall user experience.
• Gain expertise in business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solutions through hands-on project work.
• Engage in team discussions and training sessions to strengthen technical knowledge and programming skills.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation showcasing project outcomes and contributions to leadership.

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.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong programming in C++/Python.
• Strong knowledge of Linux O/S.
• Familiarity with systems concepts, including multi-threading and multiprocessor architecture.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and hybrid cloud concepts is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and present project results.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to ongoing team initiatives and challenges.

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 (https://www.nutanixbible.com/)
• 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.