Job Description

Company Overview:
BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.
What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse?


The answer is data, - all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure's vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we've only scratched the surface of our ambitions.


Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score that is the highest in the industry
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure's leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 6,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go



If you, like us, say "bring it on" to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.
Position Overview:
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...


This is an opportunity to be one of the seed members of a growing product team in the FlashBlade BU, one of the fastest growing at Pure. With the FlashBlade product, we are building a scale-out all-flash file and object store, designed for the modern world. To really understand how our customers work with data, we are deeply immersed in AI, modern backup, log analytics with Splunk and Elastic, data pipeline with Kafka, cluster computing with Spark, and many more use cases.



You will love it on the FlashBlade team if you:



• Want to understand how modern applications - like AI or Splunk - work with data and how we can make it better.
• Enjoy working with distributed systems, algorithms, operating systems, Linux kernel, database internals, hypervisors, containers, compilers and hardware... or at least some of those.
• Are ready to dive into a complex problem and be the one who will drive it to a resolution.
• Want to work with other great engineers and develop or refine skills that will serve your entire career.


If you, like us, say "bring it on" to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.




Responsibilities:
• Design, collaborate and implement creative new algorithms and technologies for high-performance, highly reliable systems (think six 9's)
• Own and deliver innovation end-to-end, from concept to shipped product
• Analyze and solve challenging problems through persistence and insight
• Engage and effectively interact with stakeholders across product management, product development, system validation, support and even customers
• Work as a team with smart peers who inspire you and who are inspired by you
• Make customers really happy, because that's why we do what we do
• Learn a ton, whether you know a lot, or nothing about system software.
• Ownership E2E design development and also quality enterprise product/application deliverable exposure
• A track record of setting and achieving high standards
• Strong understanding of modern technology architecture
• Excellent team building, mentoring and coaching skills are a must-have


Qualifications:
• Developer level Linux platform experience; Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, Java, Go or other programming languages, and solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms and a strong understanding of threads, synchronization, concurrent programming.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options across stakeholders
• Deep understanding of File system concepts.
• Good knowledge of storage protocols such as NFS and SMB would be a Plus.
• Experience with enterprise Network Attached Storage (NAS) technologies would be a Plus..
• Experience in any number of related systems software projects e.g: Distributed systems, Operating systems, Linux Kernel, Database internals.
• Preferred experience in any number of related systems software projects e.g: Hypervisors, Containers, Compiler Optimization, Networking, etc.
• Preferred experience to make strategic architectural decisions and drive design and architecture evolution by driving various arch-forums
• Understand production systems, deployments and contribute to high availability and uptime of enterprise infrastructure deployments
• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline; Advanced degrees are a bonus




BE YOU--CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY:

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.


Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.


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.

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.


Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.


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.


If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com.

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