Pure Storage · 1 week ago
Firmware Engineering Manager
Santa Clara, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPureStorage is fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry, and they are seeking a Firmware Engineering Manager to lead the development of the Direct Flash Module firmware. This role involves owning the strategic firmware roadmap, driving project delivery, and mentoring technical talent while ensuring system reliability and efficiency.
Cloud ComputingData StorageEnterprise Software
Responsibilities
Define and Execute the Firmware Strategy: Own the long-term product and feature roadmap for the DFM firmware, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives for performance, cost, and reliability of the FlashArray platform
Drive End-to-End Project Delivery: Lead and manage the entire firmware project lifecycle, overseeing resource allocation, mitigating technical risks, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery from concept through production release
Cultivate High-Performance Engineering: Champion Agile development methodologies, optimizing team sprints, backlog management, and engineering processes to continuously enhance team productivity and firmware quality
Grow and Mentor Technical Talent: Manage team performance and conduct regular 1-on-1 coaching sessions, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth for firmware engineers
Ensure System-Wide Reliability and Efficiency: Guide the design and implementation of sophisticated NAND media management policies and low-level hardware interfaces, ensuring the DFM maintains its simplicity, high performance, and industry leadership in NAND adoption (e.g., QLC)
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading technical teams in embedded software development or firmware management for complex, high-performance systems
Extensive, hands-on knowledge of embedded system architecture, firmware design principles, and proficiency in C/C++ programming languages
Strong understanding of hardware-software interactions, particularly within storage technologies, SSD controllers, or NAND flash media management
Track record of successfully managing the full product development cycle (PDLC) using Agile or Scrum, with demonstrated ability to define scope, manage dependencies, and deliver projects on schedule
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate complex technical strategies to cross-functional partners, including Hardware, Software, and Executive teams
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
Michael Cornwell
CTO - Americas
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