The Opportunity
This is a 12-week internship with start dates beginning in May 2026, contingent on your availability. You will work in our San Jose, CA office (3 days/week) and remotely (2 days/week). Submit your application by November 28, 2025.
Build on your studies and gain professional experience as a Systems Reliability Engineering (SRE) Intern, solving complex technical product-related problems and delivering world-class customer outcomes. As an Intern, you'll expand your technical skills and build your confidence as you experience how an industry-leading support team operates on a global scale. You will work with and learn from a team of technology specialists, including engineers certified by VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Red Hat, and more.
Your Role
- Work directly with customers to troubleshoot, debug, reproduce, and resolve complex technical issues.
- Inspire positive changes to our product through customer and partner feedback, in partnership with our engineering team.
- Develop and contribute to the internal and external knowledge base, and drive continuous improvement in everything we do.
- Collaborate with technology partners such as Lenovo, HPE, and VMware to resolve customer issues.
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 an F1, H1B, or TN visa.
- You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university located in the US with a focus on Networking and Systems Administration, Computer Information Technology, Network Technologies, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting/troubleshooting of Linux, Networking, Virtualization, and Storage technologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Perks You'll Enjoy
- Ongoing mentorship and support from your manager and team
- Specialized onboarding through our Jumpstart Training Program to get you well-versed in all things HCI (Hyperconverged Infrastructure)
- The ability to earn Nutanix Certifications
- Unique teammates and a vibrant Employee Resource Group Community
- Competitive pay, all the hardware you’ll need, and wellness days
The Process
We recognize that you are pursuing multiple employment options. Please note these important dates to consider when making your decision process.
- Application Screening: We will review your application to gain insight into your unique talents and skills in relation to our opportunities, and schedule an initial meeting to discuss your skills, goals, and interests.
- First Round: Interview with one of our Support Managers to dive into your unique experiences and motivators.
- Second Round: Technical interviews with our hiring teams to showcase your skills.
- (San Jose positions only) Students selected for a second-round interview should expect to participate in a single interview with a hiring leader.
- Final Decision: Offers extended! Finalists can expect offers by mid-to-late November.
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.
