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Senior Software Engineer (Virtualisation/Hypervisor)

Senior Software Engineer (Virtualisation/Hypervisor)

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Cambridge, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

27-09-2025

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Skills

Python Rust Product Management Sales Research Architecture Linux Unix/Linux

Job Specifications

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

Integral to the Nutanix software stack is the Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV). AHV is an enterprise-grade hypervisor tailor-made for Nutanix's software solution and has reliability, performance and scalability characteristics proven to be capable of meeting the demands of the toughest enterprise and private cloud workloads.

We are seeking to grow our Cambridge-based engineering team with talented software engineers who will help us develop AHV and shape the future of the software-defined datacenter.

About The Team

The team is led by industry experts with 20+ years of experience, who are leading AHV development globally. We have a forward-thinking approach to our work that has retained many of the best elements of start-up mentality whilst also recognising the need for mature delivery and execution. We work with open-source technologies including Linux KVM, QEMU, Open vSwitch and Libvirt.

Your Role

Design, develop, and maintain AHV features, often interacting with Open Source communities.
Constantly push towards making AHV highly reliable, performant and secure.
Be passionate about datacenter management problems and strive to come up with innovative solutions.
Leading the development of features from concept to market, often interacting with cross-functional areas such as product management, sales, and support.
Mentoring other software engineers.

What You Will Bring

Bachelor's, Master's, and/or PhD degree in Computer Science (preferred) or another technical discipline/equivalent experience.
5-10 years of industry experience or equivalent research experience.
Rock solid coding skills in C and Python, ideally for enterprise-quality software.
Coding skills in Rust and GoLang are desired, but not necessary.
Extensive knowledge of UNIX/Linux.
Familiarity with OS internals and concepts of distributed systems.
Familiarity with x86 architecture, virtualisation, and/or storage and network management.
Familiarity with KVM and QEMU is preferred.
Experience in interaction with open source communities is preferred.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 3 days per week, however certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.

About the Company

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software, offering organizations a single platform for running apps and data across clouds. With Nutanix, companies can reduce complexity and simplify operations, freeing them to focus on their business outcomes. Building on its legacy as the pioneer of hyperconverged infrastructure, Nutanix is trusted by companies worldwide to power hybrid multicloud environments consistently, simply, and cost-effectively. Learn more at www.nutanix.com or follow us on social media @nutanix. Know more