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.

At Pure Storage, we are on a mission to revolutionize AI infrastructure. Our AI Infrastructure team is building an innovative platform to simplify the lives of data scientists, model engineers, and machine learning practitioners—abstracting away infrastructure challenges so they can focus on delivering AI-driven solutions.

This is not an extension of something that already exists, we are rethinking the data stack for Data Scientists and Model Engineers from ground up. What you will build sits higher up in the stack than the classic storage product and we are agnostic to on-prem or cloud deployments.

This is a rare opportunity to join a small but high-impact team that is moving fast to build a V1.0 product. We have a fully functional prototype and a working demo, and our focus for 2025 is to get our first customer engagements working on production-level design and getting early customer feedback. If you thrive in a high-velocity environment with minimal bureaucracy, this is the place for you. We seek people who live in code and knows how to implement but also can do high-quality design that stands the test of time.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• Architect and develop highly distributed, performant, and scalable backend systems.
• Design robust data models and implement efficient database schemas with a strong focus on versioning, migrations, and lifecycle management.
• Work on large-scale AI workflows, ensuring seamless integration with existing AI/ML tooling.
• Collaborate closely with user experience engineers to define the product vision and shape how different personas interact with the platform.
• Drive technical excellence by mentoring junior engineers, establishing best practices, and contributing to architectural decisions.
• Optimize system performance and reliability, ensuring that the platform scales to handle enterprise AI workloads.

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

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience with a focus on high-scale, distributed systems.
• Deep expertise in Python, Go, C/C++ or Rust for backend development.
• Strong understanding of database design, indexing, schema migration, and versioning. We desire experience in PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL or similar database technologies.
• Experience working with message queues, event-driven architectures, and streaming data processing.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native development (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Ability to work end-to-end, from system design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and ownership.
• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, California 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: $207,000– $312,00. 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. 

#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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