We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

THE ROLE

The Principal Recruiter is a senior talent acquisition partner who combines deep recruiting expertise with strategic orchestration across complex, global business or functional areas.

Acting as the primary recruiting partner for senior leaders, this role translates workforce and headcount plans into executable, data-informed hiring strategies. The Principal Recruiter aligns Talent Acquisition, HR, and Finance to ensure hiring priorities are clear, realistic, and effectively resourced.

This role goes beyond filling roles—it’s about building sustainable, strategic talent partnerships, promoting innovation in recruiting practices, and driving continuous improvement across the TA function. The Principal Recruiter operates both in the details of recruiting execution and at the strategic level, using talent insights, market intelligence, and technology-driven tools to guide hiring decisions that advance organizational capability and outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as the primary recruiting partner for senior leaders across a region, business unit, or function, understanding goals, structure, and talent needs.
• Translate workforce and headcount plans into actionable recruiting strategies, informed by internal insights, external market intelligence, and business priorities.
• Partner with HRBPs and Finance to ensure alignment on workforce forecasts, hiring pacing, and budget utilization.
• Use workforce analytics, AI-driven tools, and scenario planning to anticipate demand, assess risks, and inform strategic talent decisions.
• Advise leaders on build–buy–borrow strategies and workforce capability decisions.
• Challenge existing processes or assumptions and propose innovative approaches to improve recruiting efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience.
• Own end-to-end recruiting for high-impact or complex roles across multiple functions or business areas.
• Deliver a high-quality, consistent candidate experience that strengthens the employer brand.
• Partner with Sourcers and Recruiting Coordinators to ensure efficiency, quality, and velocity throughout the hiring process.
• Promote the adoption of new recruiting technologies, platforms, and tools to improve sourcing, assessment, and candidate engagement; influence TA peers to embrace innovative practices.
• Design and calibrate interview and assessment processes that ensure alignment on competencies, role expectations, and high performance standards.
• Leverage hiring metrics, workforce insights, and post-hire feedback to continuously refine processes and improve outcomes.
• Ensure fairness, consistency, and data quality in recruiting activities; champion ethical and inclusive hiring practices.
• Orchestrate alignment across TA, HR, and Finance to ensure hiring plans are achievable, realistic, and prioritized effectively.
• Identify and resolve systemic blockers in capacity, process, or role prioritization through collaboration and problem-solving.
• Lead or participate in initiatives to innovate recruiting practices, improve process efficiency, and enhance quality and diversity outcomes.
• Influence and mentor other TA team members, sharing knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned to elevate the function.
• Coach junior recruiters on stakeholder engagement, process excellence, and the strategic application of insights and technology.
• Model resilience, composure, and clarity under pressure while navigating competing priorities and executive demands.

We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, work travel, or other approved leave.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Deep understanding of business operations, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable recruiting plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills across matrixed organizations.
• Ability to challenge conventional approaches and drive adoption of innovative solutions that improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-impact, or senior-level searches across business functions.
• Skilled in sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with market intelligence, recruitment marketing, and technology platforms to drive talent acquisition effectiveness.
• Ability to scale recruiting operations across distributed teams while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong analytical skills; able to interpret hiring data, workforce analytics, and pipeline metrics to inform strategy.
• Skilled in data storytelling—presenting complex insights clearly for decision-making by leaders.
• Experience with forecasting, scenario modeling, and planning to support talent strategy.
• Commitment to high standards of data accuracy, fairness, and transparency.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; able to engage effectively with senior leaders.
• Leads through trust, influence, and innovation, without relying on formal authority.
• Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure, modeling clarity and accountability.
• Mentors and influences other TA colleagues, promoting innovation, adoption of new practices, and continuous improvement.
• Advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical hiring practices.

#LI-TH3,  #LI-ONSITE

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST.

BRING YOUR BOLD.

BRING YOUR FLASH.