Senior Platform Software Engineer, System Engineering

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
175K-317K Annually
Senior level
Software
The Role
Design, develop, and debug high-performance system software (C/C++, Python) for storage platforms. Own control plane features, driver development, hardware-software integration, firmware management, and L2/L3 networking. Mentor engineers, define hardware interfaces, and ensure high availability for customer deployments. On-site in Santa Clara, CA.
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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.

THE ROLE

Join the Systems Software team to architect and deliver the core software that powers the industry's most innovative, high-performance, and highly available storage platforms. You will own the full development lifecycle for mission-critical system components, from initial conception to customer deployment. This is a chance to apply deep systems expertise to solve complex hardware-software integration challenges, ensuring our customers experience zero-downtime and continuous innovation. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineering and cross-functional software teams to define the future of enterprise data storage.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Drive the end-to-end design, development, and debugging of high-performance, mission-critical system software in C/C++ for our upcoming storage platforms.

  • Own the development and integration of critical control plane features—like configuration, event handling, and robust failover—that directly guarantee the platform's high availability and simplicity of management.

  • Collaborate across engineering teams and with external vendors to define hardware-software interfaces and implement low-level components for system bring-up, driver development, and L2/L3 networking functionality, Platform Security functionality.

  • Architect and implement software solutions for complex tasks, such as firmware management and updating, ensuring the process minimizes availability impact for thousands of global customers.

  • Act as a technical mentor for the team, leading complex assignments, setting high standards for code quality and maintainability, and providing technical guidance on cross-functional initiatives.

  • We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Everpure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Exceptional proficiency in C/C++ (C++11 and beyond), Python with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and debugging large-scale, high-performance systems software.

  • Deep expertise in *Linux or NIX-based systems programming, including a strong understanding of kernel-level concepts and hands-on experience in driver development.

  • Demonstrable experience with the full lifecycle of hardware-software integration, including system bring-up, platform requirements definition, and debugging low-level interfaces (e.g., BMC, BIOS, PCI-e, I2C/SMBUS).

  • Strong technical leadership skills to independently determine methods on new, complex assignments, make impactful technical recommendations, and informally lead development initiatives.

  • Practical experience with storage or L2/L3 networking protocols and components, enabling you to deliver features that meet demanding mission-critical application requirements.

  • Strong interest in CPU Architecture and Data Centre Hardware. Desire to dive deep in solving problems at the intersection of hardware and software.

  • Nice to have prior experience developing Platform Security features like Secure boot, Hardware Root of Trust (RoT) and TPM 2.0


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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:
$175,000$317,000 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at [email protected] if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

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.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

Join us and bring your best.

Bring your bold.

Pure and simple.

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in C/C++ (C++11 and beyond)
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Linux/NIX-based systems programming with strong kernel-level understanding
  • Driver development and low-level hardware interface debugging (BMC, BIOS, PCIe, I2C/SMBUS)
  • Experience with hardware-software integration, system bring-up, and firmware management/updating
  • Experience with storage systems and L2/L3 networking protocols/components
  • Technical leadership, mentorship, and ability to lead complex engineering assignments
  • Strong interest in CPU architecture and data center hardware
  • Prior experience with Platform Security features (Secure Boot, Hardware Root of Trust, TPM 2.0)
  • Experience implementing control plane features (configuration, event handling, failover)

Everpure Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity and stock purchase programs are described as meaningful parts of total compensation, with RSUs and an ESPP highlighted as strengths.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Sales compensation is structured to support long sales cycles, including policies that pay full commission until the first sale for new or white‑space accounts.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, with multiple medical options, fully covered vision, dental PPO choices, mental‑health resources, and company HSA contributions.

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The Company
HQ: Mountain View, CA
4,090 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) helps innovators build a better world with data. Pure's data solutions enable SaaS companies, cloud service providers, and enterprise and public sector customers to deliver real-time, secure data to power their mission-critical production, DevOps, and modern analytics environments in a multi-cloud environment. One of the fastest growing enterprise IT companies in history, Pure Storage enables customers to quickly adopt next-generation technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to help maximize the value of their data for competitive advantage. And with a Satmetrix-certified NPS customer satisfaction score in the top one percent of B2B companies, Pure's ever-expanding list of customers are among the happiest in the world.

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