BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

The FlashArray team builds the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, and highly available portfolio of products that are designed for the most demanding mission critical applications.  While we deliver a hardware storage array, over 90% of our engineering staff are software engineers. Our customers are the most important part of our business and they love FlashArray for it's simplicity of management, the constant flow of new and exciting upgrades, and ability to live on the cutting edge of technology while never taking downtime, ever. Most recently, we extended the value of our FlashArray capabilities into the cloud with CloudSnap and Cloud Block Store for AWS. These new innovations enable our customers to leverage the agility of the public cloud for both traditional IT and cloud-native applications. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

• Directly manage a development team focused on projects related to Linux kernel development, new Flasharray platforms, Fiber Channel and Ethernet protocols and features
• Work closely with Program managers, Release managers and other peer teams contributing to cross functional projects
• Work with partners and vendors to integrate third party deliverables into the product
• In coordination with Purity software teams - drive detailed software plans for Purity releases.
• Develop plans for continuous integration, and phased execution.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams in getting requirements.
• Responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and managing projects.
• Instill best practices of software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements and deliver high quality work on tight schedules.
• Clearly and regularly communicate status on how projects are progressing.
• Managing day-to-day software engineering development activities.
• Hiring, managing, monitoring and motivating software development team members.
• Driving innovation while at the same time managing software development schedules.
• Integrate software with existing systems.
• Driving company culture and career development to individual contributors. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3 plus years of technical lead or management experience, while staying hands-on in development
• 5 plus years of Linux kernel or protocol development experience in servers, networking or storage, ideally on x86 NUMA systems.
• 2+ years experience collaborating  with remote teams based in the US or some other country.
• Experience in technologies and industry standards such as NVMe, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, SCSI, or protocols such as SMB,NFS.
• Experience  in Agile development and continuous integration in development projects.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as python/shell
• Working knowledge of Linux virtualization tools, or data path technologies such as DPDK
• Proven expertise in managing projects throughout the entire SDLC,  delivering products to market on schedule, and ensuring feedback loops from customers into development
• Detail oriented, with experience in defining, partitioning, prioritizing  software requirements across remote teams. Skilled in flushing out dependencies and roadblocks.
• Demonstrated skills of managing software innovation and meeting development deadlines in a product company.
• Data driven, with an ability to extract insights and make forecasts based on available information.
• Experienced in Agile and DevOps practices.
• Has prior experience in leading or delivering System Software solutions for Enterprise or Consumer domains.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Managed a team of 7+ software development engineers.

BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

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.

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

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. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com.

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