Sr. 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 Senior Member of Technical Staff on the Middleware team you will engineer the sophisticated software layer that translates complex storage operations into seamless customer experiences. Youll collaborate with hardware and UI teams to build the brain of the FlashArray ensuring our systems maintain 99.9999% availability while processing massive data scales. This isnt just about writing code; its about architecting the reliable high-performance foundation that allows global enterprises to run their mission-critical applications without a second of downtime.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Architect Distributed Systems: Design and implement high-performance middleware algorithms that manage system state and data orchestration across a clustered environment ensuring zero single points of failure.

• Drive End-to-End Innovation: Own the lifecycle of major feature setsfrom initial whiteboarding and API design to deploymentdirectly impacting how customers manage petabytes of data in the cloud and on-prem.

• Optimize System Reliability: Conduct deep-dive performance analysis and concurrency modeling to resolve bottlenecks in complex backend systems maintaining our industry-leading six-nines uptime.

• Collaborate on Hybrid-Cloud Evolution: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to extend FlashArray capabilities into AWS and Azure bridging the gap between traditional hardware and cloud-native architectures.

WHAT YOU BRING

• System Software Mastery: Deep expertise in developing low-latency concurrent backend applications using languages like C Python or Golang within Linux/UNIX environments.

• Architectural Insight: Proven ability to analyze software requirements perform rigorous system risk assessments and design scalable APIs and SQL-based data models.

• Technical Problem Solving: A track record of untangling complex distributed systems challenges and a commitment to writing clean maintainable and highly performant code.

• Collaborative Mindset: Strong communication skills and a desire to mentor peers while navigating the technical trade-offs of a fast-paced high-growth engineering culture.

• 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.