Pure Storage · 2 days ago
Linux Kernel Software Engineer - Systems Engineering
Santa Clara, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$167K/yr - $246K/yrPure Storage is fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry, and they are seeking a Linux Kernel Software Engineer to join their world-class team. In this role, you will develop and optimize the Linux kernel for enterprise storage solutions, collaborating with a brilliant team to solve complex challenges and deliver groundbreaking results.
Cloud ComputingData StorageEnterprise Software
Responsibilities
Develop new features within the Linux kernel in support of Pure’s enterprise storage products
Maintain and patch existing code to resolve difficult problems, including customer issues
Optimize performance of the kernel within Pure’s arrays to meet customer requirements
Work cross-functionally and with partners and vendors, to diagnose and resolve problems at the boundary of hardware and software
Lead the architecture and development of software from initial concept to release, ensuring high-quality, resilient, and high-performance outcomes
Collaborate and share knowledge with peers, providing mentorship as necessary
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements for upcoming enterprise storage server projects
Qualification
Required
Deep, hands-on experience in Linux kernel and device driver development, with a proven ability to ship high-performance, resilient products
A strong foundation in computer architecture, operating systems, networking and core concepts like algorithms and data structures
Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, with a natural curiosity to explore, design, and validate your work
The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally
Experience in optimizing performance across various layers, including CPU instruction sets, NUMA, interrupt handling, and threading
Preferred
Experience upstreaming your Linux kernel code
Experience in storage system concepts and related protocols, especially NVME and PCIe
Working with hardware vendors to resolve difficult problems
Benefits
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Company
Pure Storage
Pure Storage is an all-flash enterprise storage company that enables broad deployment of flash in data centers.
Founded in 2009
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$529.26MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceIndex VenturesRedpoint
2015-10-06IPO
2014-08-11Secondary Market· $60M
2014-04-22Series F· $225M
Leadership Team
Charles Giancarlo
CEO and Chairman
John Colgrove
CTO
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