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...

You’ll be actively engaged in all phases of the product development cycle with a focus on demonstrating capabilities of PURE’s internally designed SSDs.  As part of the drive qualification group, your leadership in areas of NVMe test, troubleshooting, and analysis of results will be utilized to drive progress with qualification efforts. 

• Participation in all phases of PURE’s DFM product development cycle with a specific focus on NVMe qualification, which includes executing tests, driving analysis of issues, and guiding expectations based on testing results
• Organize testing plans for a given drive
• Drive Qualification of NVMe SSDs across performance/endurance/reliability and compatibility metrics
• Develop summaries of your expectations and present results in various forums 
• Use your background in storage system validation or design to proactively identify, troubleshoot and communicate device failure modes.
• Drive issues to resolution – perform initial failure analysis, analyze system for possible correlation, engage with various experts as needed and drive progress through closure
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, marketing and support to introduce new storage devices and subsystems into production.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause analysis activities in support of system hardening efforts and customer escalations
• Drive improvements in the qualification processes as you observe execution 
• Brainstorm methods and procedures to evolve our team’s effectiveness
• Proactively define/develop new SSD qualification tests targeting NVMe features and functions, new requirements, exposure to field issues etc.
• Improve qualification processes that actively enhance efficiency, consistency, reporting and vendor relationships.
• Use your strong scripting language skills to develop and automate tests and minimize qualification testing cycles
• Use your strong scripting language skills for automating tests and shortening qualification cycles
• Participate in various team activities aimed at developing testing process, 
• Perceived as highly skilled in storage interface protocols (NVMe, SAS and SATA)
• Perceived as highly skilled in use of PCIe/SAS/SATA Bus analyzers, trace capture and trace analysis.

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

• 5+ years in SSD/HDD design, development and qualification. (8+ preferred).
• B.S. Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• Experience working at enterprise data storage system, SSD companies or related component vendors
• Strong knowledge of Flash technologies/roadmaps, SSD controllers, drive FW
• Strong knowledge of hardware design, storage architectures and storage interfaces.
• Experience with failure modes of flash-based devices.
• Experience using NVMe CLI tools or similar and building scripts/tools around it for exhaustive testing
• Strong knowledge of PCIe/NVme, Firmware Architecture/Design in Solid State Drive (SSD) or similar storage domain.
• Good Hands-on Experience on Third Party Tools like - Lecroy, Drive Master, OakGate, etc., and Certification.
• Experience in a hardware testing/software testing validation lab for SSDs or Embedded industry segments
• Strong ability to devise, implement, automate and refine the qualification methods utilizing your scripting skills.
• Knowledge/experience with Jenkins & GIT is a plus.
• SSD firmware development experience is a plus.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, technical development environment.
• Detail oriented, analytical, process savvy, and customer focused yet flexible and adaptable to business needs.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams & effectively
• Collaborate across various levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptable - undertake a variety of tasks willingly.  Ability to switch from complex to routine tasks when required.
• Decisive - ability to make decisions quickly when faced with multiple options.
• Integrity - act with personal integrity at all times.
• Professional - Confront problems, propose solutions and take ownership through to resolution.  Have a positive can-do approach to work.

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: $163,000 – $246,000. 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.

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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