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Systems Software Engineer

Pure Storage


Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 149000 - 224000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue its first billion-dollar quarter and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers AI labs the AI hardware supply chain data platform providers and the broader AI ecosystem.

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 part of the Core Products Business Unit (CPBU) Systems Software team you will join a high-leverage engineering initiative dedicated to transforming upgrade workflows and lifecycle operations. Our goal is to shift hardware upgrades from manual support-intensive workflows toward a safer guided automated self-service experience integrated directly into Pure1.

In this role as a Systems Software Engineer (MTS3) located on-site in Santa Clara CA you will build dedicated systems infrastructure and controller-upgrade automation for our next-generation upgrade framework. You will bridge on-array software execution with cloud-guided operations eliminating manual choreography and runbooks while maintaining uncompromising standards for safety and availability.

What Youll Do
  • Design & Build Upgrade Infrastructure: Architect implement and maintain high-reliability systems software components for controller-upgrade automation and the next-generation hardware upgrade framework.
  • Automate Upgrade Workflows: Transition complex hardware replacement and upgrade tasks into repeatable self-service workflows significantly reducing support and field dependencies.
  • Engineered Safety & Resilience: Build robust state machines health checks workflow orchestration pre/post-upgrade validations failure-handling mechanisms and automated recovery paths.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal services Pure1 cloud teams and the global CPBU engineering units to deliver an end-to-end guided experience.
  • Testing & Pipeline Validation: Develop comprehensive test strategies regression coverage and CI/CD automation such as Jenkins across diverse hardware and software combinations.
  • Observability & Telemetry: Establish actionable operational metrics for upgrade execution time manual intervention error modes and telemetry.
What You Bring
  • Strong hands-on development and coding skills in C and Python.
  • Solid foundations in distributed systems high availability (HA) storage architectures hardware lifecycle or embedded/platform software.
  • Demonstrated experience designing state machines workflow orchestration health checks error handling and operator guidance for critical systems.
  • Exceptional debugging skills across multi-layered system boundaries spanning software hardware and distributed services in reliability-sensitive environments.
  • Experience establishing test strategies automated validation across hardware/software combinations and working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of driving cross-functional alignment across technical partners.
  • Willingness to work on-site in Santa Clara CA to engage directly with hardware lab environments and local team members.
  • Familiarity with storage protocols and architecture (NVMe iSCSI PCIe NUMA) HA failover design array controller replacement dynamics or server/CPU hardware architecture is a plus.

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Salary ranges are determined based on role level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is:

$149000 - $224000 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

  • Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
  • 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 Workplaces in Technology Fortunes Best Workplaces in the Bay Area and certified as a Great Place to Work!
  • 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.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity 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.

Pure and simple.


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