Member Of Technical Staff DFM Firmware Engineer

Were 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 workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

The DFM Firmware Team plays a crucial role in designing and developing the Direct Flash Module (DFM) a key module of Pures Flasharray and Flashblade enterprise storage solutions. The DFM is an internally designed enterprise storage device using the NAND flash technology. Compared with the offtheshelf SSD the DFM has the competitive advantage of simplicity high performance low cost and scalability.

As a member of the DFM firmware team youll have rare opportunities to work across various domains including the entire data path NAND media management and lowlevel hardware interfaces. Our firmware design enables us to quickly integrate the latest NAND technologies from various vendors. We were pioneers in adopting QLC for enterprise storage solutions releasing the first QLC DFM in 2019. Our proprietary media management policies and algorithms position Pure as a leader in enabling QLC NAND in the enterprise storage industry.

Youll work closely with the Purity software hardware NAND and drive qualification teams. This offers a unique opportunity to learn the latest technologies including the newest generations of NAND NVMe/PCIe as well as SSD controllers. Firmware development opens doors to experiences in embedded software design hardware and system integration. Youll develop a comprehensive understanding and gain insights into the entire product development and release process.

What You Will Be Doing

Pure Storage is seeking a fulltime Firmware Engineer to join our device firmware team. You will be working as part of a small but fast growing dynamic team and will be responsible for:

• Designing firmware simulation environment investigating and debugging issues and developing failure analysis tools and process
• Designing implementing and testing firmware of Pure Storages DirectFlash SSD Modules
• Coding and testing in C/C and Python
• Bringing up and enabling new hardware components including latest NAND and developing low level firmware features
• Internal development automation including continuous integration automated unit and regression testing etc
• Working closely with hardware system software and manufacturing teams

What You Bring to the Team

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong experience with NAND Flash and/or SSD Device Firmware Development
• Strong understanding of software/firmware test and release processes
• Experience using Python C/C or related programming languages hands on experience in developing the SI
• Familiar with embedded software or firmware development
• Experience with Microcontrollers SoC or hardware bringup
• Good verbal communication & collaboration skill.
• Must be willing and able to work in an open office team environment.

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 Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes 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 companysponsored team events. Check out purebenefits 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 if youre invited to an interview.

WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:

Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats 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. At Pure Storage diversity equity inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.

Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you dont match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel youre a good match please apply.