Pure Storage

Designated Services Engineer, Portworx

Pure Storage$107K — $183K *
US-Anywhere
+ 6 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent technical experience.
  • 2-4 years in customer-facing technical support or Site Reliability Engineering.
  • Deep proficiency in container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or OpenShift.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for complex software stack issues.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both technical and non-technical.
  • Willingness to participate in shift rotations and on-call schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize cloud-native resilience by diagnosing complex technical issues.
  • Drive proactive problem resolution by analyzing system logs and telemetry.
  • Champion customer success throughout the technical support case lifecycle.
  • Translate technical solutions into accessible documentation for internal use.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to develop long-term fixes and strategies.

Benefits

  • Innovative work culture that encourages critical thinking and challenges.
  • Opportunities for growth and contributing to meaningful projects.
  • Recognition as a top employer, including the Best Workplaces in Technology.
  • Support for a healthy work-life balance, including flexible time off and wellness resources.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

As a Technical Services Engineer - Portworx, you are the critical link between our customers' complex cloud-native ambitions and the seamless performance of the Portworx® by Everpure™ platform. You'll ensure the success of large-scale deployments across public and private clouds by resolving intricate technical hurdles that directly impact business continuity. Collaborating closely with Engineering and Product teams, you will champion the customer voice to drive product reliability and innovation in the Kubernetes ecosystem.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Optimize Cloud-Native Resilience: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across the software stack-including Kubernetes, OpenShift, and major cloud providers-to ensure high availability for customer application workflows.
  • Drive Proactive Problem Resolution: Analyze system logs and telemetry to reproduce issues, partnering with Engineering to develop long-term fixes and strategies that prevent recurring outages.
  • Champion Customer Success: Manage the full lifecycle of technical support cases, providing expert guidance during critical production phases and POCs to maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction and platform adoption.
  • Knowledge Leadership: Translate complex technical resolutions into accessible documentation and internal knowledge base articles to accelerate future incident response and empower the global support community.

WHAT YOU BRING
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and/or related technical experience.
  • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in customer-facing, technical support work/SRE
  • Cloud-Native Expertise: Deep technical proficiency in managing and troubleshooting container orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or VMware Tanzu) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud).
  • Technical Problem Solving: Proven ability to triage and resolve sophisticated software stack issues, utilizing debugging tools and collaborating with engineering teams to navigate high-pressure escalations.
  • Operational Communication: Strong fluency in English with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring transparency during critical events.
  • Agile Mindset: Readiness to participate in shift rotations and on-call schedules to support our global customer base, combined with a self-motivated drive to take ownership of customer outcomes.

#LI-REMOTE

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:

$107,000-$183,000 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 Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's 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 purebenefits.com for more information.

About Pure Storage

Pure Storage is a data storage company that provides all-flash storage solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Pure Storage's products are designed to help businesses manage and store large amounts of data. The company has over 7,000 customers and operates in over 40 countries. Pure Storage went public in 2015 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PSTG.
Learn more about Pure Storage
Size
4,300 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+24.2%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ

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