Pipeline - Member of Technical Staff

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

The FlashBlade team builds the industry's most innovative, high-performance, and highly available portfolio of products that are designed for the most demanding mission critical applications.  While we deliver a hardware storage array, over 90% of our engineering staff are software engineers. Our customers are the most important part of our business and they love FlashBlade for its simplicity of management, the constant flow of new and exciting upgrades, and ability to live on the cutting edge of technology while never taking downtime, ever. FlashBlade enables our customers to leverage the agility of the public cloud for both traditional IT and cloud-native applications. You'll architect, implement, and optimize core services that span on-premises arrays and cloud deployments—delivering seamless storage experiences to enterprises around the globe. If you thrive on solving hard problems, influencing technical direction, and driving innovation end-to-end, this is the role for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage the full software development life cycle, from initial architecture and invention through development, release, and ongoing maintenance.

•  Drive the technical strategy by influencing system design, architecture, and best practices, specifically contributing to the evolution of the FlashBlade Networking product area.

• Invent and optimize algorithms to orchestrate multi-array and multi-cloud storage systems, focused on achieving industry-leading resiliency and performance.

•  Collaborate with world-class engineers across global sites (Silicon Valley, Prague, and Bengaluru) to deliver impactful, customer-focused features.

• OOwn features from concept to production, ensuring observability and efficiency, while also mentoring engineers and championing a culture of code quality.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Extensive Experience and Education: Must possess 18+ years of experience developing and implementing high-performance networking products, coupled with a Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

• Networking and Low-Level Systems Expertise: Requires significant domain knowledge of the Networking stack, with hands-on experience in systems development including IPv4/IPv6, API design, distributed systems, and/or device drivers.

• Hardware and Kernel Proficiency: Must have hands-on experience with the Broadcom SDK, familiarity with modern switch silicon features (like ECMP, QoS), and direct experience with Linux Kernel or device driver development.

• Core Engineering Skills: Demonstrated strong problem-solving, debugging, algorithmic, and coding skills, driven by a natural curiosity to design, implement, and rigorously test product components.

• Soft Skills and Team Collaboration: Must be flexible, accountable, and have excellent communication skills, thriving in a highly collaborative and globally distributed team through self-discipline, self-motivation, and an appreciation for soft skills.

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 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- 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.