Pure Storage

PCIe Hardware Engineer, Systems

Pure Storage$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in advanced interface troubleshooting and root cause analysis for enterprise servers and SSDs.
  • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with chip bring-up and product qualification.
  • Hands-on experience with PCIe Gen5 and Gen6 interfaces.
  • Proficient in test equipment for PCIe, I2C, and UART.
  • Knowledge of PCIe compliance testing for SSD products.
  • Scripting skills in Python and BASH; experience in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own triage, root cause analysis, and issue resolution for internal teams and manufacturing.
  • Document and update stakeholders throughout the resolution journey.
  • Develop test plans for PCIe, NVMe, and SMBus during chip bring-up and testing phases.
  • Lead failure analysis for field issues and customer escalations.
  • Utilize automation and AI tools for issue triaging and agent development.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
  • Work primarily in-office at the Santa Clara location.

Benefits

  • Emphasis on innovation and critical thinking.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth, recognized as a top workplace.
  • Team culture that prioritizes collaboration and support.
  • Flexible time off and wellness resources to maintain work-life balance.
  • Engaging company-sponsored team events.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware PCIe Engineer for Pure's Datastore team. Pure builds the industry's most innovative, high-performance, energy-efficient and TCO-optimised storage solution. As part of this team, you will help productize this differentiated storage solution for our customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Own and drive the triage, root cause, and resolution of issues raised by internal teams, manufacturing, and JDMs.
    • PCIe Gen5 and Gen6 interfaces
    • NVMe features
    • SMBus
  • Ensure proper documentation and regular update to stakeholders throughout the triage to resolution journey.
  • Guide the development of PCIe, NVMe, and SMBus validation test plan for early phase chip bring-up and regression testing throughout the development cycle.
  • Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations to support field issues and customer escalations.
  • Leverage automation and AI to improve issue triaging, utilizing company-supported tools like Augment and Glean to facilitate agent development and harness advanced AI skills.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

WHAT YOU BRING
  • Over 5 years of experience in advanced interface issue troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and solution identification, encompassing complex system-level interactions across host, PCIe, and CXL interfaces in enterprise server and SSD environments. Developed and automated comprehensive validation and testing solutions.
  • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field).
  • Proven track record in chip bring-up and product qualification.
  • Hands-on experience with PCIe Gen5/Gen6.
  • Proficient with test equipment including PCIe analyzer, Exerciser or Jammer, I2C analyzer, and UART.
  • Experience with PCIe compliance testing (SIG) for SSD products.
  • Proficient in scripting with Python, BASH, and similar languages. Hands-on experience in a Linux environment.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, process-driven, and customer-focused.
  • Thrive in fast-paced, evolving business environments.
  • Clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

#LI-ONSITE

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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