Software Engineer (Entry-Level)

The Opportunity

If you’re early in your engineering journey and ready to build software that runs at real-world scale, this is that kind of opportunity. Joining our Software Engineering team at Nutanix will empower you to grow through hands-on mentorship while contributing to systems that power hybrid multicloud environments used by organizations around the world.

You won’t be observing from the sidelines. You’ll be learning by doing, contributing to infrastructure that runs in production at scale.

We have multiple entry-level engineering openings in Vancouver. Depending on skills, experience, and team alignment, candidates may be considered for roles focused on software development or quality engineering.

About the Team

You will be part of our brand-new Vancouver engineering site, helping shape our Research and Development (R&D) culture as we grow. Teams establishing a footprint include those focused on:

• Kubernetes-based enterprise platforms
• Networking and security solutions
• Distributed systems
• Quality engineering and automation
• Emerging AI capabilities

We partner closely across Software Development, Quality Engineering (QE), Technical Support, and Product. The technical depth is real. The standards are high. The collaboration is constant.

We value engineers who think critically, communicate clearly, and care about the impact of their work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Your Role

• Learn Nutanix architecture, development workflows, and quality standards through hands-on mentorship.
• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Test and validate features across functional, regression, and performance dimensions.
• Identify, document, and help troubleshoot defects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Support, and Product teams.
• Continuously improve both how we build and how we test software.

What You Will Bring

• Final year student, recent graduate, or early-career engineer with up to 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with at least one modern programming language (., Python, Java, C++, Go, JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience or academic/project exposure to public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Exposure to software testing concepts or development lifecycle principles is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Curiosity, ownership mindset, and strong desire to grow.

Work Arrangement

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.

The pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between CAD $ 84,000 and CAD $ 151,200 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.

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