Nutanix Careers - Developer Productivity Infrastructure Operations Lead What We Do Products Solutions Support & Services Partners Resources Company Contact Us Global Offices Next Community Developer Productivity Infrastructure Operations Lead Information Technology San Jose, California Req.Num.: 31422 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 highly skilled and motivated Infrastructure Operations Lead to oversee the reliability and continuous improvement of our build and delivery infrastructure. This role will lead a team responsible for ensuring the 24/7 stability, scalability, and performance of CI/CD pipelines and supporting platforms critical to software development and deployment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a passion for operational excellence, and proven leadership experience in modern DevOps and infrastructure environments.
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the Team At Nutanix, you'll be joining the Developer Productivity team, a collaborative and dynamic group dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our development processes. Our team is geo-dispersed, allowing us to tap into a diverse range of perspectives and expertise from various locations, while fostering a strong sense of community and teamwork despite the physical distances. You will report to the Sr. Network Operations Manager, who is committed to creating an environment that supports innovation and personal growth. Your work setup will follow a hybrid model based at our San Jose headquarters, where you'll be expected to come into the office three days a week to engage directly with your colleagues and enrich teamwork. Your Role Lead and mentor a team responsible for infrastructure operations, CI/CD systems, and developer enablement platforms Own the reliability, performance, and scalability of the build and deployment infrastructure Drive CI/CD infrastructure optimization across multiple environments Oversee operations for tools and platforms, including GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, Gerrit, and other repository services Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and enhance system resilience Establish and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics Maintain 99.9%+ infrastructure availability on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. Collaborate with engineering, security, and platform teams to ensure alignment and integration Lead incident response efforts, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure infrastructure adheres to security, compliance, and governance standards Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to enhance the infrastructure ecosystem Serve as a primary escalation point for complex issues, providing expert guidance and resolution. This role requires occasional availability outside of standard business hours to address critical system outages or urgent business needs. What You Will Bring 10+ years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering roles 2+ years of experience in a leadership or team lead capacity Strong experience with CI/CD systems and build infrastructure Strong experience in Operational Efficiency, Disaster Recovery, and proactive problem management. Provide as-needed after-hours support for critical build infrastructure Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar) Experience with monitoring/alerting, logging, and observability tools Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills A Plus: Hands-on expertise with tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, Gerrit, and similar platforms Experience with driving business transformation and organizational change Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) Experience with Nutanix platforms Preferred
Qualifications Experience managing large-scale, distributed systems Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of secure software supply chain practices Experience in driving root cause analysis and improvement Experience implementing DevOps best practices in enterprise environments Visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. 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. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 169,600 and USD $ 338,400 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 401(k) 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. -- 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
qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected] . Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Powered by Jobvite --> We're Social --> Request a Demo Contact Sales What We Do --> What We Do Solutions Products Resources Our Customers Tech Terms Solutions By Use Case By Industry --> Connect with Nutanix Contact Us Support Team Blog Events Next Community Company Info Global Offices Leadership Newsroom Investor Relations Social Responsibility Trust Diversity and Inclusion Resources Careers Current Openings Life At Nutanix Applicant Privacy Notice • Nutanix Privacy Statement • Cookies • Terms of Use / Do Not Sell my Personal Information © Nutanix , all rights reserved. Back to Top What We Do Products Solutions Company Partners Support & Services Resources Contact Us
Salary
$169,600 - $338,400
Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Total raised
$312.2M
Last stage
Public
Investors
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