Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Software Engineering Intern (Undergraduate ONLY; Summer 2026)

The Opportunity

This is a 12-week internship with start dates beginning in May through August 2026, depending on your availability. Nutanix offers hybrid internships where you would work from the San Jose, CA. 

An internship at Nutanix allows you to build on your studies and expand your professional skills, working alongside an encouraging and innovative software engineering team. You will dive deep into some of the software industry's most demanding and popular fields. Strengthen your programming skills beyond the classroom through hands-on, impactful technical projects as you learn, grow, and explore with training and mentoring from our team of technical experts.

About the Team

The Core Data Path (CDP) team was the first team created at Nutanix. It is the team that is responsible for the Nutanix Distributed Storage Fabric (NDSF) - a high-performance shared-nothing distributed file system. We have sub-teams under the CDP umbrella which focus on core data path, data transformations, metadata and backup/recovery engines.  In general, the work related to the CDP group is challenging because it involves designing an enterprise-grade distributed file system that provides durability with strict consistency and performance guarantees, and hence we always have to reinvent ourselves,  with newer and faster algorithms and hardware technologies.  

You will report to a Staff Engineer who is dedicated to supporting your growth and success within the team. The work setup at Nutanix is hybrid, requiring employees to be in the office 3 days a week. This balance allows for both in-person collaboration and flexibility for remote work, ensuring a productive and dynamic work environment.

We are looking for the next generation of Software Engineers to join us. Ready for the challenge? 

Your Role

Within the CDP team, you'll will get an opportunity to collaborate with a team that:  

• Designs and develop reliable, efficient, high-performance data-path software

• Solves complex customer requirements through innovative solutions

• Collaborate with technical staff/leaders to design and create design documents

• Depending on the team you're assigned, generate code that enhances product features and increases the speed and efficiency of the functionality of products

• Work with a mentor to define project objectives and key results

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 F1, H1B, or TN.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's  in Computer Science or a related engineering field

• Strong understanding of complex distributed systems

• Experience designing and developing reliable, efficient, high-performance software

• Familiarity with OS internals and good practices for design/implementation

• Proficiency in C++, Go, and Python

• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team

• Excellent problem-solving and innovation skills

• Strong communication and customer support abilities

Perks You'll Enjoy 

• Mentorship and support from your manager and team

• A multinational company with unique teammates and a vibrant Employee Resource Group Community

• Competitive pay, all the hardware you’ll need, plus wellness days

• Participate in the U-Hack Summer event

What Our Interns Say

“I expanded my knowledge in system-level software to build on what I gained in academia.” – Arun J. 

“This internship aided in my professional development by giving me the opportunity to improve my programming skills, familiarize myself with complex company systems, and work in a professional environment.” – Neal S. 

The Process 

We understand you are pursuing multiple employment options.  Please note these important dates to factor into your decision process. 

• Application Screening: We will review your application to gain insight into your unique talents and skills in relation to our opportunities.

• Online Technical Assessment: We review your foundational skills.

  • Baseline coding skills assessment in the language of your choice

• First Round: Interview with one of our Talent Advisors to dive into your unique experiences and motivators.  

• Second Round: Technical interviews with our hiring teams to showcase your skills.  

  • Students who advance to this round will receive preparation and details on any pre-assignments to complete.

  • Students attending the second round should expect multiple interviews with Nutanix engineers designed to assess your technical skills and role readiness, motivation for the opportunity at Nutanix, and, when required, a pre-assignment aligned to the role you’ll be playing on our team. Each meeting will offer you an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the team you’ll potentially work with. 

• Final Decision: Offers extended! 

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.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.