Senior Performance Software Engineer, Hyperscale Line of Business

Pure Storage•Santa Clara, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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 We are actively seeking a highly motivated engineer who excels in dynamic, small-team settings. You will get a chance to contribute to innovative product ideas that tackle challenges within massive-scale cloud storage environments. These new storage systems will allow our largest customers to meet the demands of AI and hyperscale workloads. You will be building innovative solutions using flash storage technologies and software. WHAT YOU'LL DO Collaborate with a team of motivated engineers to build and review performance benchmarking requirements and metrics to ensure the storage solutions deliver the best performance on the platforms they run on Research and develop performance benchmarking and debugging strategies, come up with best practices for performance planning and collaborate with product managers, solutions and sales engineering to validate customer scenarios and requirements as needed Analyze challenging system performance issues, and recommend solutions to improve and optimize We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. WHAT YOU BRING MS in Computer Science or related technical field, BS with comparable experience 3+ years of experience in system level performance testing for servers, storage and databases Experience in systems performance analysis using techniques like CPU profiling, tracing and standard Linux tools Experience in running benchmarks, analyzing results, communicating your findings to development teams Extensive knowledge of operating system, scheduling policies, locking primitives, data structures, x86 hardware architecture Strong experience with Linux systems (network configuration, storage stack, system settings, common command/utilities) Prior experience in Python and C++ is preferred Prior experience with NAND flash and FIO are pluses Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; commitment to delivering great software and releasing it efficiently and with increasing quality #LI-ONSITE 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: $180,000 - $270,000 USD WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: Pure Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers. Pure 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 Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®! Pure 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. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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. BRING YOUR FLASH.

Requirements

MS in Computer Science or related technical field, BS with comparable experience
3+ years of experience in system level performance testing for servers, storage and databases
Experience in systems performance analysis using techniques like CPU profiling, tracing and standard Linux tools
Experience in running benchmarks, analyzing results, communicating your findings to development teams
Extensive knowledge of operating system, scheduling policies, locking primitives, data structures, x86 hardware architecture
Strong experience with Linux systems (network configuration, storage stack, system settings, common command/utilities)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; commitment to delivering great software and releasing it efficiently and with increasing quality

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Python and C++ is preferred
Prior experience with NAND flash and FIO are pluses

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of motivated engineers to build and review performance benchmarking requirements and metrics to ensure the storage solutions deliver the best performance on the platforms they run on
Research and develop performance benchmarking and debugging strategies, come up with best practices for performance planning and collaborate with product managers, solutions and sales engineering to validate customer scenarios and requirements as needed
Analyze challenging system performance issues, and recommend solutions to improve and optimize