Software Engineer, Portworx at Pure Storage

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 

• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally

• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions

• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

From redesigning our customers’ experience with our Modern Data platforms and services, to evolving our own internal tools and ways of working, we are taking deliberate steps to invest and innovate in critical areas to delight our customers and outdistance our competitors. Pure Storage is looking for Software Engineers who can help drive this digital transformation and set Pure up for continued growth. 

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• Designing and implementing creative new algorithms and technologies for high-performance, highly reliable systems (think six 9’s);

• Owning and delivering innovation end-to-end, from concept to shipped product;

• Analyzing and solving challenging problems through persistence and insight;

• Working as a team with smart peers who inspire you and who are inspired by you;

• Making customers really happy, because that’s why we do what we do;

• Learning a ton, whether you know a lot, or nothing about system software.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• A minimum of 8+ years experience using Go, Python, Java or related programming languages  (< 1 year experience? We have special opportunities for you! Please apply directly to our University roles on our careers page);

• Proven design sensibility and the willingness to work in a collaborative, team oriented environment;

• Experience in any number of related systems software projects e.g: Distributed systems, Operating systems, Linux Kernel, Database internals, Hypervisors, Containers, Compiler Optimization, etc.;

• Strong understanding of the Kubernetes ecosystem and design patterns. Experience working with Kubernetes systems in production environments is preferred

• A BS degree in Computer Science; advanced degrees are a bonus!

• Must be willing and able to work in an open office environment.

• You will be based in Santa Clara, CA. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 4 days a week. As outlined in Pures Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.