Pure Storage

Hardware Lead Engineer, Hyperscale Line of Business

Pure Storage • $217K — $326K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in hardware engineering, specifically with x86 architectures and enterprise storage systems.
  • Proven expertise in hardware validation and automation frameworks, including scripting (Python, BASH).
  • Hands-on experience in root-cause analysis and signal integrity troubleshooting with high-speed oscilloscopes.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in cross-functional project execution and team mentorship.
  • Ability to optimize subcomponents for improved energy efficiency and system performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive x86 hardware qualification cycles to ensure system reliability for hyperscale deployments.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and software teams to ensure smooth production transition of custom storage subsystems.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on hardware failures using high-speed tools to solve system anomalies.
  • Select critical hardware components for efficiency and performance optimization of subsystems.
  • Mentor engineering team members to elevate standards and improve qualification processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for innovation and critical thinking to drive new challenges.
  • Support for personal and professional growth alongside meaningful contributions.
  • Recognition as a great workplace, including certifications and awards.
  • Flexible time off and wellness resources for work-life balance.
  • Company-sponsored team events to foster a positive team atmosphere.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

Drive the hardware engineering lifecycle for Everpure's Hyperscale Line of Business, shaping high-performance, energy-efficient storage architectures tailored directly to hyperscale partners. You will serve as the technical lead bridging customer requirements and internal engineering execution, ensuring custom hardware solutions meet exacting performance and total cost of ownership (TCO) benchmarks. Working closely with cross-functional teams in validation, diagnostics, manufacturing test, and operations, you will lead hardware qualification projects, solve critical escalations, and advance system robustness. This role gives you direct ownership over the hardware that powers next-generation, large-scale data infrastructure.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead Hardware Qualification & System Hardening: Plan, execute, and automate comprehensive x86 hardware validation cycles-including electrical, signal integrity, and protocol testing-to guarantee system reliability for enterprise hyperscale deployments.
  • Drive Cross-Functional Production Readiness: Partner with operations, manufacturing test, and software diagnostic teams to transition custom storage subsystems into full-scale production, establishing clear test coverage and automated validation workflows.
  • Resolve High-Impact Technical Escalations: Perform root-cause analysis on complex hardware failures and field escalations, using advanced tools like high-speed oscilloscopes and bus analyzers to trace and rectify system-level anomalies.
  • Optimize Subsystem Efficiency & Architecture: Evaluate and select critical hardware components-such as CPU subsystems, DDR4/5 memory, PCIe devices, BMCs, and power distribution modules-to optimize energy efficiency and system performance.
  • Mentor and Elevate Engineering Standards: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering peers, refining qualification processes and stress-testing methodologies (using tools like PTU, Mprime, and Iometer) to continuously improve team output.

WHAT YOU BRING
  • Hardware Engineering Expertise: Advanced technical mastery in x86 architectures, enterprise storage systems, subcomponent selection (NVMe, power supplies, PWM design), and high-speed bus interfaces (PCIe, SAS/SATA, UPI, I2C/I3C, SPI).
  • Validation & Automation Capability: Proven ability to design, automate, and execute hardware qualification frameworks using scripting languages (such as Python or BASH) alongside industry-standard stress and diagnostic tools.
  • Root-Cause & Signal Analysis: Hands-on proficiency analyzing device- and system-level power regulators, cooling, and high-speed signal integrity utilizing oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.
  • Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Demonstrated success leading technical projects autonomously in fast-paced environments, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing disciplines, and mentoring team members.
  • Location: We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the {{OFFICE_LOCATION}} office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

#LI-ONSITE

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:

$217,000-$326,000 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 http://benefits.everpuredata.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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