Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart
We are looking for a backend developer to join our Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) team in Vancouver. In this role, you will collaborate with a global engineering team to build scalable, enterprise-grade cloud-native solutions at the intersection of Kubernetes cluster management, application mobility, and multi-tenant security infrastructure. This opportunity provides technical scope to design and deliver robust backend platforms powering mission-critical workloads in complex enterprise environments.
NKP is a complete, enterprise-grade, production-ready platform based on Kubernetes that serves AI/ML workloads, GPU infrastructure, and modern enterprise applications, delivering hyperscaler-like capabilities in on-prem and hybrid deployments. By taking the best of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem, but providing it in an integrated and lifecycle-managed package, NKP delivers all the functionality necessary in production, including cluster lifecycle, fleet management, multi-tenancy, and deep integration with compute (CPU/GPU), networking, and storage systems. NKP provides simplified Kubernetes operations, seamless application mobility, and integrated security and compliance. Platform engineers and IT admins can use NKP to keep all cloud native resources up-to-date with upgrades, patching, maintenance, and security. The technology and community in this industry are growing fast, new applications and solutions are coming to the market every day, new standards are becoming mature at full speed. Our NKP team also hunger for talent at the same time to stay competitive.
You will report to the Director of Engineering, who adopts a collaborative leadership style that encourages team involvement in decision-making and values open discussions. The manager emphasizes the importance of strong communication and problem-solving skills, aiming to build a supportive environment for both personal and professional development.
Nutanix Vancouver: Nutanix is expanding its engineering presence in Vancouver as part of a long-term commitment to building strong infrastructure and platform teams. This hub brings together engineers working on distributed systems, storage, compute, networking, and platform services. For engineers joining early, this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful systems while influencing how the team develops. Learn more about Nutanix Vancouver: https://careers.nutanix.com/en/nutanix-vancouver/
Collaborate with US-based engineering teams to define, align, and execute project technical requirements and architectural workflows.
Utilize declarative GitOps workflows to design and implement backend components for an enterprise Kubernetes platform optimizing GPU and CPU workload footprints.
Author comprehensive technical documentation, architecture specifications, design blueprints, and production-ready system definitions.
Practice structured agile ceremonies within the localized engineering team, promoting cross-functional code reviews and clear communication metrics.
6–8 years of experience in a software engineering role focused on backend systems architecture and design.
Strong technical proficiency in Kubernetes internals for complex cloud-native application deployment and cluster management.
Hands-on experience with containerization mechanics, Docker image lifecycle management, and Helm chart architecture.
Proven proficiency executing Git syntax, GitOps synchronization workflows, and constructing declarative GitHub Actions pipelines.
Knowledge of programming language design and syntax compilation, with core capability utilizing Golang or Python.
Demonstrated communication skills collaborating across multi-timezone, matrixed engineering setups within a hybrid work model.
Familiarity navigating declarative Linux server environments, file systems, operating system primitives, and Agile development methodologies.
To understand the underlying architecture powering our distributed hybrid platform solutions, explore: https://www.nutanixbible.com/
Highlighted Benefits (Vancouver, Canada)
Retirement: RRSP with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 7% of base salary
Mental Health: Dedicated mental health coverage plus top-tier paramedical benefits
Family: Fully paid maternity and parental leave and generous bereavement leave, including time for the loss of a pet
Equity: RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount
Time Off: Company holidays, sick days, company wellness days, and vacation starting at 10 days
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, Vancouver, 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.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between CAD $148,000 and CAD $222,000 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 RRSP 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.
