Senior Hardware Engineer, FlashBlade​/EXA

Senior Hardware Engineer, Flash Blade//EXA

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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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to join the Flash Blade//EXA Business Unit. You will play a key role in the design and productization of Pure's innovative, high-performance, and energy-efficient storage solutions for exascale customers at the forefront of AI. As a subject matter expert, you will work directly with these customers to understand their unique requirements and tailor our solution to their needs.

• Lead Hardware
  
  Qualification:
  
  Own and drive the selection, validation, qualification, and documentation of hardware for our storage sub‑systems and platforms, working closely with our architects, and ODM/JDM partners.
• Debug and Resolve Issues:
  Lead efforts to troubleshoot and debug testbeds, hardware issues, and external escalations, working with our partners to perform failure and root cause analysis to support system hardening and customer needs.
• Architect and Automate:
  Define, implement, and automate hardware validation and qualification tests. Evaluate and modify partners’ design and validation processes to enhance product reliability, consistency, and time to market.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally:
  Work with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and support teams internally, and our external hardware partners to integrate new storage sub‑systems into existing and new platforms, guiding them through production and into sustaining.

• Hardware and x86 Expertise: A strong background in hardware design, x86 architectures, and related interfaces. Proven experience in qualifying hardware at the electrical, signal integrity, protocol, and functional levels.
• Experience in Hardware Development: A track record of planning, implementing, and automating hardware qualification processes, including selecting x86 subcomponents, NVMe drives, and power supplies.
• Knowledge on full system rack‑scale integration:
  Understanding of developing and connecting complex systems, including high speed networking, rack integration, and power delivery.
• Automation and Scripting:
  Strong experience with scripting languages like Python and BASH for test development and workflow automation.
• Experience producing enterprise‑class level products:
  Experience in interacting and directing cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality hardware, operations, vendors, and support.
• 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

$193,000—$290,000 USD

• 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 Millennia ls™ 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  for more information.

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA‑ if you’re invited to an interview.

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