Applied AI Engineer EMEA

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.

Despite the Engineer title this isnt a typical back-end coding job. This is a pre-sales and architectural advisory role for someone who is part scientist part consultant and part communicator. At the Staff / Principal level you are expected to be a hybrid heavy hitter someone who can talk shop with PhD data scientists and then walk into a boardroom and explain the ROI to a CEO.

We arent looking for your average expert. Were building a team of T-shaped professionals with:

• Deep Technical Roots You know PyTorch Kubernetes and GPU clusters (NVIDIA/AMD) inside and out and you know when XGBoost is a better choice than the latest frontier model.
• Broad Business Acumen You understand verticals e.g. how a hospitals AI needs differ from a hedge funds and can navigate both conversations with credibility.
• Collaborative Autonomy With a global remit and potential for 30-60% travel you are in charge of driving results within diverse collaborations.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Were building a small global Applied AI team to work directly with enterprise customers and partners helping them turn AI ambitions into production outcomes on Pures platform. This team brings genuine research and production depth to customer-facing engagements: leading technical advisory sessions shaping AI strategy for some of the worlds largest companies and contributing to Pures growing reputation in AI through publications conferences and thought leadership.

The team also ensures Pures account teams can effectively qualify and position AI advisory opportunities across their territories and provides enablement to our internal field and channel partner communities. The role requires working cross-functionally across Solutions Marketing Alliances Engineering Enablement and Sales to align initiatives and go-to-market campaigns all while maintaining genuine technical depth in enterprise AI.

If this sounds like you come join one of the most exciting teams at Pure.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Lead technical discovery and advisory engagements with customers to identify high-value AI use cases relevant to their industry and data
• Advise on end-to-end AI deployment model selection training/fine-tuning strategies inference optimization data pipeline design and evaluation/alignment/safety frameworks optimized for Pures platform
• Collaborate cross-functionally to qualify and position AI opportunities and develop proof-of-value prototypes that translate technical performance into business outcomes
• Create AI enablement content for field teams partners and customers technical walkthroughs qualification guides workshops and vertical-specific use case frameworks
• Present at industry conferences publish technical content and peer-reviewed research and represent Pure in engagements with strategic technology partners (NVIDIA AMD cloud providers MSPs)
• Operate autonomously in ambiguous environments independently scoping high-impact initiatives and driving them to completion at the right pace

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science Physics Mathematics Engineering or related) or equivalent demonstrated through publications and production system experience
• 8 years building and deploying AI/ML systems in cloud or on-prem environments
• Deep expertise in modern AI/ML large language models distributed training inference optimization agentic systems evaluation/alignment frameworks and classical ML
• Fluency with the modern AI stack (PyTorch vLLM Ray Kubernetes) and data platforms (Spark Snowflake Kafka etc.)
• Able to scope and carry out research projects that support critical business objectives both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills equally clear with hands-on data scientists and C-suite decision-makers

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Experience with large-scale AI infrastructure: GPU clusters high-performance storage containerized deployments
• Experience in customer-facing technical advisory or consulting roles with enterprise accounts
• Experience leading independent multi-year research from concept to publication or large-scale production deployment
• Exposure to multiple industry verticals (financial services healthcare telco manufacturing)
• Publication record conference presentations or recognized technical presence
• Background combining applied research with shipping production systems
• Familiarity with CRM/opportunity management systems (Salesforce preferred)

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.