Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

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The Opportunity

• Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid, minimum 3 days/week on-site)
• Duration: 12 weeks (Start Dates: May 17 or June 21)
• Pay Range: USD $37.00 – USD $61.00 per hour

Spend your summer building software that powers real-world technology at scale. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join one of our software development teams and contribute to a project focused on a specific area of Nutanix technology, working alongside experienced software engineers and technical experts. This hands-on internship emphasizes project ownership and deep technical learning, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge to software design, development, testing, debugging, and performance optimization. You’ll receive mentorship and guidance as you build solutions that improve the functionality, efficiency, and scalability of our products.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy solving complex technical problems, learning new technologies, and turning ideas into high-quality software that makes an impact for enterprise customers.

This is a pipeline posting. Applying here expresses interest in multiple Software Engineering internship openings across our Engineering and R&D organizations, not a single fixed role. Our recruiters learn the specifics of your technical background and match you to the SWE team where your strengths fit best.

About the Team

Our software development teams work across a range of projects spanning Nutanix’s technology stack. Depending on the team you join, your internship will focus on a specific area—such as open-source hypervisors, multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud database engines, virtual machine dynamic scheduling, software-defined networking, distributed systems and storage, platform deployment, Linux kernel development, or storage performance and scale.

Your Role

• Software Development: Apply your technical knowledge to design, develop, test, and enhance software for real-world projects focused on product functionality, performance, and efficiency.
• Engineering Practices: Work alongside experienced software engineers to strengthen your skills in development tools, technologies, debugging, testing, and code quality.
• Project Execution: Partner with a mentor to define project objectives, establish key results, and deliver measurable technical outcomes.
• Technical Growth: Expand your expertise through hands-on training, technical mentorship, and collaboration with experienced engineering professionals.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, System Administration, or a related technical program.
• Including: An anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Backend & Systems Experience: Experience with backend or data-centric programming, along with coursework in two or more systems areas such as operating systems, parallel programming, distributed systems, or database management systems.
• Programming & Problem-Solving: Fluency in at least one of Java, C++, Python, or Golang, with a strong passion for solving complex technical problems.
• Work Authorization: Please note that applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Nutanix will not provide a visa or work permit sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
• Logistics: Ability to work from our San Jose, CA offices a minimum of 3 days per week (Hybrid model).

Learn More About Nutanix Technology: https://www.nutanixbible.com/

The Interview Process

We know you’re balancing classes, exams, and the internship hunt. In the spirit of being transparent, here is what you can expect from our hiring process so you can plan ahead.

• Application Review: If you meet the requirements above, a real human will review your resume to understand your unique talents.
• HackerRank Assessment: A technical challenge to see your coding and problem-solving skills in action.
• Recruiter Screen: A conversation about your background, motivations, and what you hope to gain.
• Virtual Interview Day: 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 motiva…