Firmware Manager, Systems Engineering
Firmware Manager, Systems Engineering
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$ 193000 - 241000
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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 FlashArray Team builds the industrys most innovative highperformance 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 FlashArray 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. Most recently we extended the value of our FlashArray capabilities into the cloud with CloudSnap and Cloud Block Store for AWS. These new innovations enable our customers to leverage the agility of the public cloud for both traditional IT and cloudnative applications.
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 leader 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
- Product Roadmap: Define the longterm product and feature roadmap for firmware aligning with business goals and market demands.
- Project Management: Collaborate with program teams to manage firmware project schedules deliverables dependencies risks and resources effectively.
- Agile Leadership: Lead the team sprints set sprint goals manage the backlog and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient and iterative development.
- Process Improvement: Continuously improve the firmware team productivity and engineering development processes to enhance product quality and development speed.
- Team Development: Manage team performance conduct 1on1 meetings provide timely feedback and contribute to the professional growth and development of team members.
What You Bring To The Team...
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience in technical leadership or management roles focused on embedded systems.
- Profound experience and knowledge of embedded system and firmware development.
- Proficiency in C/C and Python programming languages.
- Understanding of hardwaresoftware interface; knowledge of SSD controllers or NAND is a plus.
- Expertise in Agile development and continuous integration practices with a track record of managing projects throughout the entire product development cycle.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written enabling effective collaboration with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated analytical and problemsolving abilities with a keen eye for detail and quality.
- Proven ability to deliver projects to market on schedule and gather customer feedback for continuous improvement.
- We are primarily an inoffice environment and therefore you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara CA office in compliance with Pures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.
The annual base salary range is: $193000 $241000. 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.
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 more information.
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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 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
