Software Engineer, Middleware

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.

THE ROLE

As a Middleware Software Engineer you will architect the critical software layer that serves as the brain of the FlashArray bridging the gap between hardware and high-level user interfaces. You will join an elite team dedicated to maintaining 99.9999% availability while orchestrating complex data services across hybrid-cloud environments. This role differentiates itself by offering true end-to-end ownershipfrom initial whiteboarding to shipping code that manages petabytes of datacollaborating closely with hardware and cloud-native teams to redefine modern storage.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Architect Robust Middleware Services: Design and implement sophisticated backend algorithms and APIs that handle complex system states and data orchestration ensuring zero downtime for mission-critical applications.

• Scale Cloud-Native Innovations: Lead the technical delivery of hybrid-cloud features such as CloudSnap and Cloud Block Store to extend high-performance storage capabilities into AWS and Azure environments.

• Optimize System Performance: Conduct rigorous software analysis and performance modeling to resolve concurrency challenges and system risks within a highly distributed Linux-based architecture.

• Drive Quality and Reliability: Own the full software lifecycle of key features from design to deployment to ensure every release enhances the simplicity and reliability our customers depend on.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Advanced Backend Engineering: Deep proficiency in building scalable high-performance applications on Linux/UNIX platforms. While we utilize multiple languages strong expertise in Java is highly desired for driving our core middleware services.

• Systems Design Mindset: Proven ability to perform comprehensive software analysis including requirements gathering performance tuning and identifying system risks in complex distributed environments.

• Collaborative Problem Solving: A natural curiosity for how things work and a track record of working effectively within a team to solve deep technical challenges through persistent insight and design sensibility.

• Full-Stack Backend Expertise: Experience with backend-related development at scale including SQL API design and mastery of concurrency and multithreading.

• Location: We are primarily an in-office 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.

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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:

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.

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.

JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST.

BRING YOUR BOLD.

BRING YOUR FLASH.