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...

Pure Storage is looking for a dynamic Hardware Engineer, Manufacturing to join our hyperscale line of business team, with experience managing hardware engineering projects from conception to release. This hybrid role includes key responsibilities of a Technical Program Manager, where you will collaborate closely with our storage solutions development teams to bring innovative products to market.  You’ll be responsible for managing hardware project schedules, identifying risks, and working directly with stakeholders to mitigate them. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to develop independent recommendations that drive impactful decisions and actions.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

• Collaborate with Engineering Teams: Work closely with hardware engineering teams to ensure designs align with hyperscale customer deployment requirements, facilitating product qualifications, and managing key project milestones effectively.
• Full Lifecycle Product Involvement: Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, documentation, eDVT (Engineering Design Validation Testing), failure analysis (FA), and support for custom hardware designs, ensuring end-to-end quality and efficiency.
• Partner onboarding, Audits and Validation: Responsible for leading efforts to onboard and establish new contract manufacturers, as well as managing relationships with JDM/ODM partners.  Lead the review, audit, and validation of technical reports from Joint Design Manufacturers (JDM) and Contract Manufacturing partners, ensuring compliance with specifications and performance metrics. 
• Technical Documentation and Reporting: Review detailed functional specifications at both the hardware and system level to ensure alignment with customer requirements. 
• Schematic Design and Capture: Perform schematic capture and provide hardware design input, contributing to the development of new and innovative solutions tailored for hyperscale environments.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Engage with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior executives, to communicate engineering issues, project strategies, and dependencies clearly and concisely.
• Process Improvement and Optimization: Continuously improve design and qualification processes to enhance operational efficiency, design consistency, and product robustness
• Hyperscale Design Conformity: Provide valuable feedback to hardware engineering teams on the conformity of designs for hyperscale deployments, ensuring the hardware is optimized for large-scale environments and data center operations.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Use your expertise to manage risks, resolve issues, and develop effective mitigation strategies. Coordinate and lead efforts among cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects without compromising quality.
• Exceptional Communication: Utilize your strong communication skills to articulate project strategies, engineering challenges, and technical details across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment and clarity.

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

• A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years experience in managing hardware product releases.
• Experience working at hyperscale hardware companies preferred (Storage, Server, Networking)
• Strong NPI background to bring cutting edge products into the market
• Knowledge of hardware design, x86 architectures and interfaces.
• Ability to qualify x86 hardware at the electrical, SI, protocol and functional levels
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, Mfg. Test, and support to deliver high quality products to our customers
• Strong knowledge of selecting x86 subcomponents, SSD’s, AC/DC Power supplies, and discrete power circuits
• Assist in architecting complex systems, involving compute, storage and I/O
• Experience implementing and automating HW qualification processes
• Proficiency in diagnosing and debugging all aspects of hardware systems
• Solid understanding of Major Bus/Signaling technology PCIe, Ethernet, Serial (SPI, I2C)
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, technical development environment
• Technical aptitude, as evidenced by BS CS/EE, or related experience in technical/quantitative fields - or equivalent practical experience.
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall Release Processes
• Customer service focus, with the ability to communicate with highly technical management teams.
• A team player and creative thinker who is able to lead technical teams, cross functional groups and vendors.
• Sound organizational, project management, communication skills and product lifecycle knowledge.
• Ability to manage competing priorities efficiently.

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 4 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: $187,000 - $281,000. 

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. 

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

#LI-HYBRID, #LI-ONSITE

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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