Director of Engineering

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 You will lead the engineering center's mission to drive the strategic development and high-impact delivery of Pure's flagship FlashArray platform in the Bangalore R&D center. This dynamic role demands a leader who can scale engineering impact, foster deep ownership, and cultivate technical excellence across multiple teams. You will partner directly with global FlashArray Engineering and Product Management leadership to define and execute the product roadmap, ensuring technical strategy aligns with ambitious business goals and market innovation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Architect and scale a world-class R&D organization, coaching and mentoring multiple engineering managers and technical leaders to deliver core product features that drive the success of the FlashArray platform.

• Define, own, and lead the technical strategy and product roadmap for FlashArray projects, ensuring critical balance between short-term product delivery priorities and long-term technological invention.

• Drive successful product realization by partnering with global Product Management to translate strategic business initiatives into shippable, leading-edge storage solutions that delight our enterprise customers.

• Champion system-level ownership, ensuring the successful design and delivery of end-to-end products throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and embedding active customer feedback loops into the development process.

• Solve critical scaling challenges within the team and product, implementing organizational structure and technical improvements that support explosive business growth.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Demonstrated ability to successfully grow and lead large, multi-team engineering organizations, including direct experience managing second- or third-level technical leaders and managers.

• Deep technical mastery of system software development, including extensive hands-on experience in languages like C/C++ and core concepts related to storage, networking, or database systems.

• Proven expertise in managing the full product lifecycle (SDLC) within an Agile (Scrum) environment, ensuring complex products are delivered to market on schedule and utilizing strong knowledge of quality best practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Exceptional strategic and analytical skills with a strong customer focus, enabling effective management of multiple concurrent projects and critical problem-solving under pressure.

• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Bangalore, India office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

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.