Hardware Lead Engineer, Hyperscale Line of Business

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

The Pure Engineering Team builds the industrys most innovative high-performance 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. These new innovations enable our customers to leverage the agility of the public cloud for both traditional IT and cloud-native applications.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Responsibilities include plan lead implement debug HW design and qualification projects.
• Help debug testbeds and HW related escalation both internal and external
• Participation in all phases of the product development cycle including design documentation eDVT FA and support for custom HW design
• Define implement and automate HW validation and qualification tests
• Strong understanding of X86 architecture and proven design track record
• Solid understanding of Major Bus technology SAS/SATA PCIe UPI Serial Busses (I2c I3c SPI SVID etc.)
• Solid understanding and ability to analyse high speed signals and comfortable with High Speed Oscilloscopes bus analyzers (getting trace capture and perform analysis)
• Analysis and review of device and system-level power regulators PWM selection & design cooling and electrical (SI) functionality
• Improve design and qualification processes to enhance efficiency consistency and product robustness
• Setting up and running stress tests including industry standard tools : PTU Mprime Iometer LinPack etc.
• Qualification of CPU subsystems including DDR4/5 memory PCIe cards (Fiber Channel ISCSI SAS etc.) PCH chipsets BMC LOM and peripherals
• Work cross-functionally with engineering operations Mfg. Test and support to introduce new storage subsystems into production
• Perform failure and root cause analysis activities in support of system hardening efforts and customer escalations
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other team members

WHAT YOU BRING

• 8 years in x86 and storage related HW development and qualification
• B.S. Electrical or Computer Engineering (M.S. is a plus)
• Experience working at enterprise data storage system companies or server companies preferred
• Strong knowledge of hardware design x86 architectures and interfaces. Ability to qualify x86 hardware at the electrical SI protocol and functional levels
• Strong knowledge of selecting x86 subcomponents NVMe drives Power supplies ( AC & DC) and discrete power circuits
• Experience planning implementing and automating HW qualification processes
• Strong experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python BASH etc) and test development
• Understand Verilog and CPLD design background
• Work with diagnostics engineers by providing direction and reviewing test plans to ensure proper coverage
• Detail oriented analytical process savvy and customer focused yet flexible and adaptable to business needs
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced technical development environment
• Experience working in and leading cross-functional teams
• High level of teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced changing business environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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.