Program Manager, Performance Benchmarking

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THE ROLE

Join us as a Performance Benchmarking Program Manager to lead and scale our multi-disciplinary benchmarking organization driving competitive advantage and the delivery of formal benchmarks across enterprise storage (File/NAS HPC AI/ML Block). You will be the strategic owner for industry benchmarks like SPEC IO500 and MLCommons acting as the key liaison between engineering product and our global marketing organization. Success is defined by delivering on-time defensible standards-compliant and market-ready results that translate into explainable engineering insights and compelling marketing claims.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Establish and execute the global benchmark strategy and submission calendar (e.g. SPECstorage IO500 MLPerf) to align precisely with product launch timelines and competitive goals.
• Scale and lead domain-specific pods (e.g. File/NAS HPC ML/MLPerf) to implement engineering best practices and a standardized operating procedure for benchmark execution and data analysis.
• Drive key organizational and business impact by partnering with Platform Engineering and Product leaders to secure timely tuning and optimizations that ensure top-tier public benchmark results.
• Own compliance governance and public messaging by chairing go/no-go reviews with Legal and Brand teams on all external performance claims ensuring traceable evidence and correct trademark usage.
• Convert technical results into market value by collaborating closely with Technical Marketing to transform benchmark data and insights into compelling external content whitepapers and sales enablement materials.
• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Pures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Extensive experience in storage performance benchmarking with a demonstrated track record of successfully driving public compliant submissions (e.g. SPEC IO500 MLPerf SPC).
• Proven Program/Product Management leadership focused on instituting rigorous performance benchmark standards operating procedures and engineering discipline in a fast-paced environment.
• Direct experience interfacing with external benchmark organizations and technical communities (e.g. SPEC IO500 MLCommons) to define drive and programmatically participate in council activities.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling ability with a proven capability to deliver engaging technical presentations and articulate complex performance insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and data-driven skills including proficiency in using data analysis and visualization tools to diagnose results explain performance deltas and steer product direction.

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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 company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

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OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

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.

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.

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