Member of Technical Staff 3/4 [Linux Kernel development] [4-8 yrs of experience]
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Nutanix Careers - Member of Technical Staff 3/4 [Linux Kernel development] [4-8 yrs of experience] What We Do Products Solutions Support & Services Partners Resources Company Contact Us Global Offices Next Community Member of Technical Staff 3/4 [Linux Kernel development] [4-8 yrs of experience] Engineering Bangalore, India Req.Num.: 32095 Apply Who are our employees? We’re an eclectic group of 5,000+ dreamers, believers and builders, operating in over 40 countries. We’re Hungry. Humble. Honest. With Heart. The 4H’s: these are our core values and the DNA of our company. They help drive our employees to succeed, to strive to be better, to learn from every experience. Our employees are encouraged to have spirited debates and conversations and to think with a founder’s mindset. This means we’re all CEO’s of the company and, as such, make the best decision every day that aligns with our company goals. It’s through our values, our conversations and mindsets that we can continue to disrupt the industry and drive innovation in the market. Who are we in the market? 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. Learn more about our products at www.nutanix.com or follow us on Twitter @Nutanix . removed=====---> Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity We are seeking a skilled Linux developer to join our team. As an IC4 Linux Developer, you will be responsible for: Developing, installing, and monitoring infrastructure on Linux systems. Collaborating with team members to build automation methods and deployment procedures. Treating every platform challenge as your own and resolving it effectively.
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the Team Security Engineering group is responsible for the Controller VM Linux operating system, in terms of: Maintaining the OS RPM and driver packages Migrating to newer distributions, Maintaining and improving the security posture, Patching vulnerabilities We work closely with our Product Management team to align our security features with NIST Cybersecurity Framework. We also work closely with PSIRT and Legal/licensing to ensure that we deliver safe updates. We also work closely with our build teams to expand and improve the Linux OS availability to all teams through our Base OS repo feeds into the Common OS build pipeline. Our team’s charters include CVE Patching Management, Blackduck security and licensing remediation, NCI & Workflow Security Features, and OS/Kernel Development. At Nutanix, we foster a mutually respectful workplace, value diversity, and offer growth opportunities. Our core values: Hungry, Humble, Honest, with a Heart. Join us in creating innovative solutions using Linux! You will report to the Senior Manager, Engineering, who will provide guidance and support as you contribute to
the team's objectives. The work setup at Nutanix is hybrid, requiring you to be in the office twice a week. This setup allows for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility. Your Role This position is in the Linux Development group where team members work on the full lifecycle.
The team looks at incoming Linux user-space and kernel issues, and finds solutions which may be a package update, a driver update, a code change, or a larger solution to address multiple similar issues with the product, such as memory issue, performance issues, FIPS certifications, etc. You should have worked on some complex problems related to this area and be able to lead architectural discussions and create detailed design documentation.
The team is also responsible for updating the Linux distro to include newer RPMs, replacement packages for obsolete packages, or to newer distro versions. Also, from time to time we may migrate the Linux distro to different vendors. This includes bringing upstream Linux LTS kernels into our OS. These are cross-team efforts where this team takes a leading position in driving the changes across teams. These distro updates include STIG compliance solutions as well Blackduck licensing. What You Will Bring Experience and good working knowledge of the Linux user and kernel spaces with 4 or more years of experience in this field and the ability to lead architectural discussions. Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment to deliver Linux user space and kernel solutions that meet multiple
requirements. At least a BS in Computer Science (not Computer Engineering), MS preferred. Linux Proficiency: A deep understanding of Linux operating systems, including system administration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Experience with multiple Linux distros, e.g. CentOS, Red Hat, Rocky, etc. Familiarity with Linux in a hyperconverged infrastructure or virtualization space would be a plus, e.g. kvm, VMware ESXi, etc. Familiarity with SELinux is a plus Open-source kernel contributions would be a plus. Solid understanding of the following: Memory allocation, like slab allocator, malloc etc. Process scheduling, prioritization, SW page table handling cgroup concepts Kernel debugging, crash analysis, tracing, etc. Threading Driver integration Exposure to AI assisted development is a plus 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. -- Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer. Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of
