Hungry, Humble, Honest, with a Heart.The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to work with software that powers Nutanix Enterprise Cloud. You will get a chance to apply and broaden your expertise in storage, virtualization, distributed systems, and cloud services. In the role of MTS-QA, you will contribute towards product and quality aspects.If you are looking for an opportunity to solve deep technical problems and build innovative solutions in a fast paced environment working with extremely smart, passionate software developers, this might be the role for you. You will work on hard problems at scale and will have freedom to innovate. About the TeamYou will be part of a team that owns Core Data Path (CDP), located in either San Jose, California, or RTP (Research Triangle Park), North Carolina. which is an integral part of most of the Nutanix products and solutions .Nutanix Acropolis Data Storage Fabric is (DSF) the core of Nutanix HCI platform. It manages all metadata and data, and enables core storage features. DSF is the underpinning architectural element that connects the storage and compute resources. It enables scalability, resiliency and performance. Stargate service is one of the primary components in DSF and handles I/O path. It serves client read/write requests, offers various storage features like flow-control, data avoidance & data reduction features. The CDP QA team is looking for engineers who are in sync with our values and are passionate about systems software & quality.You will report to the Director, who believes in a hands-on leadership style that encourages team involvement in coding, debugging, and tool development. The manager places a strong emphasis on individual contributions and development within a supportive atmosphere. The work setup for this role is on-site, requiring the new hire to be in the office five days a week.This role does not require any travel, allowing team members to focus entirely on their work within the office environment, ensuring consistent collaboration and communication with peers.Your Role:Architect, design, and develop test strategies and plan for features developed in Nutanix Distributed filesystem.Develop an understanding of complex distributed systems and design innovative solutions for customer requirements.Work on performance, scaling out, and resiliency of distributed storage systems.Work alongside development, test, documentation, and product management teams to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.Engage with customers and support when needed to solve production issues.Work closely with the product management team to understand user needs and investigate customer use cases for the Nutanix Distributed filesystem software (Core Data Path) features on Cloud instances.Design test strategies, develop test cases based on different customer use cases, and work closely with developers to understand the Nutanix product features.Work on the maintenance and execution of the test cases from the JITA (internal continuous build server).Automate test cases for scalability testing.Build telemetry or validators which can identify bottlenecks in the stack quicker.Execute automated and manual tests during product testing phases to fix all bugs in assigned area(s), including extending the existing framework and adding new core libraries to test the new features introduced by Nutanix; and automating the test cases to test the storage stack.Perform regression testing, document the newly-identified test scenarios, and perform exploratory testing to identify further bugs.Work closely with the Development Team to detect and analyze the root of each failure.File defects and track them to closure.What you'll bring:Experience in software testing (test case development, unit tests, test automation frameworks, test tools);Experience in testing one of the following: file systems, storage systems, databases, operating systems, networking; systems administrationExperience in Unix or Linux.Proficiency in object oriented languages like Python,Java,Golang.Preferred Experience in Distributed systems, virtualizationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks  Excellent knowledge in Networked Storage Systems or related fields with at least 8 years experience.Academic introduction to concepts like Database management systems, Operating System and Computer Algorithm The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $148,000 and USD $296400 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.On-site: This role is based on-site, offering the opportunity to collaborate face-to-face with team members in a dynamic and engaging work environment. Being physically present allows for seamless teamwork and direct access to resources that support your success. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.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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