Executive and Equity Compensation Director

Executive and Equity Compensation Director

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are 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.

The Executive and Equity Compensation Director is a critical member of Pure’s HR Compensation team, responsible for leading the design, governance, and execution of executive and equity programs. This individual contributor role is accountable for driving board preparation for the Compensation & Talent Committee, modernizing Pure’s equity program, partnering cross‑functionally with senior executives to support decision‑making for leadership, and establishing clear documentation and governance for critical processes.

In this role you’ll lead through influence and subject matter expertise—managing relationships across all levels and driving outcomes. You'll partner closely with stakeholders across HR, Legal, Finance, and executives to develop compensation strategies that support organization growth, global compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.

• Drive market intelligence initiatives by conducting benchmarking and competitive assessments for executive and equity compensation; define clear recommendations aligned to compensation philosophy and business strategy.
• Support executive compensation planning cycles and ongoing executive pay matters including new hire packages, promotion evaluation and packages, and retention.
• Create and maintain standard templates and documentation for recurring processes, including governance models.

• Lead the evolution of Pure’s equity program design—eligibility, equity mix, grant approaches, and mechanics.
• Conduct review and benchmarking to put forward proposals and decision materials that clearly articulate program intent, trade‑offs, and operational impacts.
• Partner with key stakeholders to implement approved program changes and ensure scalable administration and ongoing program tracking and metrics.

• Prepare materials used for compensation governance discussions with executives and members of the Board.
• Contribute to preparation and coordination of executive compensation disclosures for the annual proxy statement.

• Own core processes related to equity and executive compensation program execution.
• Identify operational risks and implement controls to mitigate errors and ease auditing.
• Be primarily an in‑office employee expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office unless approved for PTO, travel, or other leave.

• Significant experience in executive compensation in a public‑company environment. Direct experience supporting compensation committee processes and recurring executive and equity compensation cycles.
• Prior ownership of equity compensation and experience modernizing or redesigning an equity program end‑to‑end. Familiarity with equity plan administration workflows and related operational controls.
• Advanced analytical capability and strong written communication for executive‑level materials.
• Demonstrated ability to build governance, documentation, and repeatable operating processes for high‑visibility programs.
• Cross‑functional leadership experience working with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Equity Administration partners.
• Experience engaging with external compensation consultants and managing deliverables.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
• Pure Innovation
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  We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth
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  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™ and Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennia ls™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team
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  We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

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