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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.

Pure Storage Acquired Portworx in October 2020, Creating the Industry's Most Complete Kubernetes Data Services Platform for Cloud Native Applications. This acquisition represents Pure’s largest to date and our deeper expansion into the fast-growing market for multi-cloud data services to support Kubernetes and containers.

Press Release - September 16, 2020

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As a Director of Product Marketing responsible for the Portworx Platform, within the Cloud Native Business Unit of Pure Storage, you will be involved with development and execution of partner go-to-market plans for Pure’s cloud native platform with multi- cloud, hybrid cloud, database and AI/ML partners. We are looking for an extremely motivated team player to deliver compelling messaging that address real customer use cases and challenges as we help the world’s biggest brands and companies simplify and build modern applications.

You will be responsible for evangelizing the entire Portworx platform and the services, as part of Pure’s cloud native solutions—to drive market awareness and adoption by developing innovative product marketing content jointly with partners. The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate an understanding of the modern cloud native stack (Kubernetes, open-source data services, CSI storage plugins, etc.), Kubernetes data protection, modern databases and be able to translate them into relatable, consumable content for customers as well as Pure’s sales teams & Cloud native sellers. This is a highly cross-functional role where you will collaborate with other product marketing leads, alliances, product management, technical marketing, demand generation, sales, and corporate marketing to build and execute GTM plans. 

Requirements:

• Be a product marketing expert with an understanding of the Portworx Platform including individual services, designed to address specific customer needs and use cases
• Channel the voice of the customer—understand the pain points and aspirations of the target buyer and user personas. 
• Work closely with product management and technical marketing teams to translate the technical vision into marketing communications as new products are introduced.
• Create, define, and own the content machine for product messaging. Show your expertise on all forms of collateral: data sheets, slides, web content, videos, blogs, solution briefs, infographics, etc.
• Work closely with the demand generation, events, and field marketing teams to ensure that marketing collateral is consistent with product messaging.
• Build sales collateral and sales enablement material as well as maintain the collateral library. 
• Show your creative flair with infographics, Google Slides, and visual representation of messages and create the “aha” moment for your audience.

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

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a product marketing, solution marketing, product management or content marketing role for Cloud or SaaS products. Product management candidates should apply.
• Demonstrated success in positioning and launching differentiated products
• Recognized as professional communicator/speaker and enjoy writing 
• Strong aptitude for translating technical differentiators into simple stories
• The desire to redefine the benchmark for excellence, be part of something big and learn as much as you can in the process
• Strong product marketing or product management experience within the Kubernetes ecosystem or modern Database services 
• Knowledge of key target audience: DevOps engineers, SREs, Kubernetes admins, cloud architects, platform architects, data scientists and IT infrastructure managers
• MS degree or equivalent in a STEM field
• You will be based in Santa Clara, CA.  As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 3 days a week. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.

The annual base salary range is: $177,000 – $283,000. 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. 

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. 

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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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