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Nutanix

Senior Systems Engineer

Canberra, AustraliaPosted Today

Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate and customer-focused technical sales professional with a talent for
designing innovative solutions and building lasting client relationships? Join Nutanix’s dynamic
Systems Engineering team, where you will play a critical role in helping customers transform
their businesses through industry-leading enterprise cloud solutions. In this role, you will
collaborate with highly skilled professionals in a supportive and fast-paced environment while
driving meaningful customer outcomes.

 

About the Team

Our Systems Engineering & Solution Sales organization comprises more than 800 customer-
focused technical sales professionals dedicated to aligning technology solutions with customers’
business challenges and strategic objectives. The team is responsible for identifying and shaping
opportunities, while also driving channel partner enablement and technical training initiatives.
Acting as trusted advisors, these professionals are recognised as subject matter experts by
Nutanix sales teams, customer success organisations, business partners, and customers alike.

You will report to the Systems Engineering Director, who is known for fostering an open,
collaborative, and supportive leadership style that encourages teamwork, innovation, and
professional growth.

 

Your Role

  • Deliver compelling presentations, demonstrations, and technical workshops that clearly
    articulate the value and benefits of Nutanix solutions.
  • Partner with customers to understand their business objectives and align Nutanix
    technologies to support digital transformation initiatives.
  • Provide technical leadership throughout the sales cycle, including discovery, solution
    design, proposal development, and technical validation.
  • Design, install, manage, and execute Proofs-of-Concept (POCs) and solution evaluations
    in support of sales opportunities, both directly and through channel partners.
  • Collaborate closely with sales teams to develop strategic account plans and tailored
    technical solutions that address customer requirements.
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships, acting as a trusted advisor within
    assigned accounts.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert across Nutanix solutions and the broader infrastructure,
    virtualization, cloud, and modern application ecosystem.
  • Support customers and partners through technical consultation, product capability
    assessments, and solution validation activities.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams to address customer concerns, resolve
    technical issues, and escalate product feedback where required.
  • Drive business outcomes by supporting revenue objectives, securing key opportunities,
    and delivering exceptional customer engagement.

What You Will Bring

  • 10+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role, including 5+ years in a
    Presales or Systems Engineering capacity.
  • Strong presales expertise across virtualization, multi-cloud technologies (private and
    public cloud), and/or cloud-native technologies and modern application platforms.
  • Solid understanding of data center and cloud technologies, including storage,
    virtualization, automation, and infrastructure platforms.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, execute detailed action plans, and navigate
    complex customer environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to communicate
    technical concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and partner
    ecosystems.
  • Hands-on technical aptitude with a passion for continuous learning and adapting to
    evolving market demands.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical
    experience.
  • A high level of personal integrity, professionalism, and a genuine desire to learn, grow,
    and excel.
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.

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