Pure Storage · 12 hours ago
Hardware Validation Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $263K/yrPure Storage is reshaping the data storage industry with innovative technology. The Hardware Validation Engineer will ensure the reliability and performance of high-performance storage systems by leading validation strategies and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product quality.
Cloud ComputingData StorageEnterprise Software
Responsibilities
Own the Validation Lifecycle: Design and execute comprehensive validation strategies for x86-based storage platforms, moving products from initial design through manufacturing readiness and into sustaining support
Architect Automated Workflows: Develop and enhance Python-based automation frameworks to streamline test execution and result reporting, increasing the speed and accuracy of hardware qualification
Drive System Hardening: Conduct deep-dive failure and root-cause analysis on complex hardware issues, transforming raw data from stress tests (PTAT, FIO, iPerf) into actionable engineering fixes
Ensure Supply Chain Resilience: Lead sustaining qualification tests for new components to maintain a robust, high-quality production portfolio without compromising system performance
Bridge Cross-Functional Gaps: Partner with Operations and Escalation teams to resolve critical field issues, acting as the technical authority on hardware behavior across various voltage and temperature corners
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive understanding of x86 architectures, hardware design principles, and enterprise-grade server/storage interfaces
High proficiency in scripting languages (such as Python or Bash) to automate hardware configurations and complex test development within Linux environments
A structured, data-driven approach to troubleshooting, with the ability to distill large datasets from stress workloads into clear technical insights
Extensive experience planning and implementing hardware qualification processes, specifically including Ethernet networking and high-speed signal validation
A self-motivated mindset with the communication skills necessary to lead vendor partnerships and drive technical issues to closure in a fast-paced development environment
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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