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.

PURE IN PRAGUE

Our Prague office has grown rapidly in the last 4 years, and is currently our largest site outside of our home in California, with 550+ employees. The next step of this growth is evolving into a fully fledged, autonomous R&D center with end-to-end responsibility for Pure's products. And to do that, we need a strong local product organization – one that can enable this evolution, and help us revolutionize the storage industry.

FlashArray Product Team

FlashArray represents the core of our identity, and is our most successful product, with its NAS capabilities being the fastest growing part of Pure's business. We're innovators & disruptors – our mission in Prague is to radically disrupt an industry that's been stuck in the past for 30 years. And our Product Managers are the ones defining & driving the future of this new, all-flash array market – building a better world with data.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

The product management team is responsible for driving the Software Roadmap for our flagship product, FlashArray. Product Managers focus on defining and driving software features and capabilities as well as being responsible for market and business analysis and product direction. The team works with cross-functional teams comprising of Engineering, CTO Office, Partners, Marketing, Sales as well as Executive Staff. The Pure Storage Product Management team defines and drives the future of the all-flash array market.

• Define overall product and feature requirements - future product strategy with sustainable and compelling differentiation based on customer needs, competitive analysis, market and technology trends.
• Support and enable the product and solutions teams to design cloud-enabled storage and compute architectures.
• Drive overall roadmap, feature trade-offs, prioritization and requirements for enterprise-class storage array systems.
• Drive roadmap based on market, technology, business and competitive analysis.
• Engage key account field sales teams and channel partners. Work with teams to support the sales process and drive the overall customer engagement model.
• Collaborate and foster unique solutions with an active ecosystem of customers and partners.
• Responsible for competitive intelligence and SE/Sales support materials as well as customer presentations.
• Gather customer feedback to understand key issues/needs and trends in the customer base.
• Work closely with the executive team to establish the scope and goals of the project and provide leadership for the project teams.

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

• Vast experience in product management and product development OR cloud / software architect role experience with security domain knowledge
• Preferably combined experience in product management and product development roles 
• Strategic leadership and strong business insight
• Experience with security standards, encryption, authentication, or authorization concepts and technologies
• Knowledge of common compliance security regulations and standards such as Common Criteria, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, EU Cybersecurity Act, GDPR and PCI
• Proficient in taking security concepts to create differentiation in the marketplace
• Technical understanding of the modern datacenter
• Executive presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical problem solving and ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders on security 
• Consistent track record of developing a vision, strategy and execution plan for the security aspects of a product line
• Experience and a solid understanding of product life cycles, release milestones, from concept inception to product end-of-life
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically
• Ability to work in a rapid pace environment with multiple and shifting priorities
• Consistent record of taking ownership and driving results
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, Master’s Degree a plus
• Security certifications are a plus

You will be based in Prague, Czech Republic. 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.

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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