Software Engineer

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.

THE ROLE Join our Core Engineering team to pioneer the future of modern data platforms, delivering six 9s of reliability through creative algorithms and high-performance system designs. You will drive innovation from concept to customer delivery, directly impacting how global organizations manage and utilize their data. This role offers end-to-end ownership and significant collaboration with top-tier software engineers who are passionate about making our customers successful.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement creative new algorithms and technologies for high-performance, highly reliable distributed storage systems, directly contributing to our goal of industry-leading six 9's of uptime.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features and projects, driving technical design, coding, testing, and deployment to deliver impactful innovations directly to our customers.
• Analyze and solve the most challenging problems in areas like distributed consensus, resource management, and data integrity to ensure the platform's scalability and robustness.
• Collaborate daily with a team of experienced and inspiring engineers to perform rigorous code reviews, share technical expertise, and influence the architectural direction of the Core Engineering platform.
• Relate platform performance and feature delivery directly to business impact, ensuring our technical choices meet customer needs and maintain our competitive advantage in the modern data landscape.

What You Bring

• Deep mastery of a programming language like C, C++, Python, or Go, with the ability to write clean, high-performance, and maintainable production code.
• Proven design sensibility and the ability to think critically about system architecture, trade-offs, and failure modes in complex, distributed environments.
• A strong background in relevant systems software projects such as Distributed Systems, Operating Systems internals (Linux Kernel), Database internals, or Virtualization (Hypervisors/Containers).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a persistent, insightful approach to tackling complex technical challenges and debugging at scale.
• 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.

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. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The Annual Base Salary Range Is $175,000—$317,000 USD

What You Can Expect From Us

• 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 Millennials™ 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 purebenefits.com for more information.

Accommodations And Accessibility Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

Our Commitment To a Strong And Inclusive Team We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

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.

JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST. BRING YOUR BOLD. BRING YOUR FLASH.