Nutanix - Member of Technical Staff - Linux Kernel Development

1 week ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Nutanix Technologies India Private Limited Full time

The Opportunity:

Nutanix AHV builds on top of the open-source x86-KVM stack with a focus on performance, scale, and reliability. The hyperconverged nature of our stack offers great potential for optimizations across various areas - from the kernel to the management layer.

We are seeking creative thinkers who are willing to challenge conventional thinking to find innovative solutions.

Our goal is to collaborate closely with the open-source community, and our engineers are encouraged to engage in open source development with their work preserved as open-source commits.

About the role and the company:

An AHV Hypervisor Engineer plays a crucial role in solving challenges and enhancing our customer experience. Nutanix is known for its seamless zero-touch upgrade experience, and the hypervisor team is focused on making this process faster and more reliable through improvements in VM live migrations and rethinking hypervisor upgrades without reboots.

Success in the role:

  • Constantly seek ways to enhance the product based on customer feedback and the latest technologies.
  • Propose solutions supported by thorough research and data.
  • Effectively communicate ideas to a diverse audience.
  • Participate in design discussions, stepping out of your comfort zone to learn.
  • Mentor junior team members and assist with customer escalations.
  • Collaborate with open-source communities for product enhancements.

Your Role:

  • Solid understanding of OS/systems fundamentals for design and implementation.
  • Experience in low-level coding and debugging, preferably with x86 architecture.
  • Proficiency in writing and maintaining high-quality code.
  • Strong analytical skills to break down abstract concepts into actionable steps.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering enterprise-quality features.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of x86 virtualization and the KVM stack.
  • Experience contributing code to the Linux kernel/virtualization stack.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience building enterprise-grade software, including leadership roles.


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