Director of Engineering, FlashArray

We’re 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 work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Our Team

Our engineers come from various backgrounds and we thrive off of challenging the norm. This cross-pollination of backgrounds led to numerous ground-breaking ideas and has helped us build one of the most reliable and easy to use storage systems in the industry. We strive to hire the smartest engineers and leaders who are the very best at what they do. We are seeking enthusiastic software engineers to build new architecture for support diagnostics on customer FlashBlade systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Engineering Director, you will be responsible for all FlashArray-specific projects executed in Bangalore. The successful candidate must understand the dynamics of global R&D and possess working knowledge of the local culture, while at the same time having the ability to implement Pure values and leadership attributes. 

• Lead, coach and manage multiple engineering managers, engineers and technical leaders with a focus on the development of the core of Pure’s FlashArray flagship product.
• Partner closely with the FlashArray Engineering leadership to create high impact and deep ownership across the organization.
• Partner with Product management to create and successfully deliver initiatives and products.
• Help solve scaling challenges as the team goes through explosive growth.
• Own, define and lead strategy and roadmap, balancing short term and long term priorities against business goals.
• Innovate, invent and deploy leading edge FlashArray products.
• Partner closely with both internal and external stakeholders to create, drive and deliver end-to-end system-level products through explosive growth.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TEAM

• 7+ years of technical management experience, with at least 2+ years of second or third-level management experience
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience with the ability and desire to learn new technology
• Experience in building and growing teams
• Working knowledge of system software development in C++ and/or C or other relevant language
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
• Experience developing and delivering storage, networking, security or database systems and appliances is a plus
• Proven expertise in managing projects throughout the entire SDLC, delivering products to market on schedule, and ensuring feedback loops from customers into development 
• Experience growing an agile (Scrum) environment with short cycles
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong customer focus
• Solid knowledge of end-to-end quality best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skill
• Patient, energetic and calm under pressure

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 Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's 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 purebenefits.com 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 TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s 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. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.​ 

Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply.