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.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGEPure Storage is hiring a Hyperscale Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our growing Hyperscale Business Unit Operations team. This high-impact role is focused on ensuring product quality and operational excellence across our cloud storage server supply chain.

You’ll operate at the forefront of flash storage and hyperscale infrastructure—owning quality oversight for servers and flash modules, supporting new product introductions, onboarding new contract manufacturers (CMs/JDMs), and driving manufacturing excellence across a global footprint.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Manufacturing & Quality Engineering

• Lead quality oversight at system-level (server), PCBA/SMT, and mechanical assembly stages
• Validate and troubleshoot hardware builds; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Define QA procedures and implement robust, repeatable processes at partner sites (Mexico, Asia)
• Review and act on yield/quality data across multiple manufacturing stages
• Conduct failure analysis and implement improvements across test and assembly lines

 Vendor & Partner Collaboration

• Support onboarding and ramp of new contract manufacturers (CMs) and joint-development manufacturers (JDMs)
• Perform supplier audits, enforce SCARs, and drive supplier performance improvements
• Maintain strong relationships with ODM/JDM/CM partners across Asia and North America

 Data & Automation

• Own stable, structured data feeds from partners to support dashboards, alerts, and insights
• Write Python scripts to automate QA tasks, improve reporting, and accelerate failure triage
• Manage PXE-based test setups for server validation and deployment readiness

 Product Launch & NPI Support

• Partner with Hardware Design, Commodity Engineering, Test, and Supply Chain to ensure quality through all product development stages
• Perform validation (stress, thermal, performance) of new hardware prior to mass production
• Guide failure analysis and root cause efforts on early product issues to minimize risk at scale

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant technical field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in PCBA/SMT, mechanical assembly, and server-level manufacturing
• Strong understanding of mechanicals, PCBs, PSUs, and high-density flash drive assemblies
• Deep familiarity with IPC standards, ISO compliance, and supplier quality methods (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA)
• Ability to analyze and act on manufacturing data and quality KPIs
• Excellent documentation, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with vendor scorecards and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
• Six Sigma, CQE, or ISO Lead Auditor certifications
• Familiarity with statistical tools like SPC, Minitab, JMP
• Exposure to AI/ML or LLMs in a QA or automation context
• Additional scripting skills or automation experience
• This role is based in the SF Bay Area and requires occasional travel to partner sites in Asia and Mexico

WHY JOIN PURE STORAGE

• • Be part of a team delivering the future of flash-based cloud infrastructure
  • Work on game-changing technology with world-class partners
  • Help shape the backbone of hyperscale data centers

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, or work travel, or other approved leave.

The annual base salary range is: $175,000 - $263,000

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.

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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.

WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:

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. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.​ 

Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply.