Software Engineering Intern (UNDERGRAD ONLY - distributed systems, public cloud platforms, AI coding tools))

San Jose

Saturday, 09 May 2026

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 4 H’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. Are you a motivated student with solid programming skills, a passion for cloud technologies, and a desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment? If so, joining the Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC 2) team as a Software Engineer Intern offers you the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience on a mission-critical public cloud product while contributing to innovative solutions that simplify enterprise AI deployment and enable seamless cloud migration. About the Team. The Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC 2) team, which helps users run a Nutanix solution in the public cloud by using the same Nutanix software stack used in on-premises environments. The team provides a solution that allows the entire stack to run in the public cloud. NC 2 is one of the core products offered by Nutanix, a company recognized as a Leader in Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure and Multicloud Container Platforms. The team's goal aligns with Nutanix's broader mission to enable Hybrid Cloud Adoption and provide seamless migration to the cloud without costly refactoring. Your Role. Collaborate with the Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC 2) team to complete a defined software engineering project. Utilize programming skills, particularly Python, to develop and implement features within a large, distributed codebase. Engage with assigned mentors for guidance and to enhance project development efficiency. Present completed project work and results to the broader NC 2 team at the end of the internship. Participate in weekly check-in meetings to discuss progress and address any development roadblocks. Gain hands-on experience with public cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and AI coding assistance tools, if applicable. Document project findings and contributions, showcasing the application of core programming skills in a corporate setting. Contribute to the evolution of seamless cloud migration tools and advancements in enterprise AI deployment capabilities. 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 F 1, H 1 B, or TN visa. Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields. Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python. Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure (highly desirable). Understanding of AI coding assistance tools like Cursor (considered a plus). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on defined projects. Effective communication skills for presenting project work to the team. Ability to engage actively with mentorship and participate in regular check-ins. Experience with software development in corporate settings is preferred but not mandatory. 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. 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 give you an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the team you might work with. 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 $ 36 and USD $ 60 per hour. 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. --

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