Software Engineering Manager, Platform

Pure Storage•Santa Clara, CA

13h•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 Lead the Flashblade//EXA platform engineering team to build the foundational architecture powering the industry’s highest-performing AI storage portfolio. In this role, you will accelerate the execution of core platform software integrating cutting-edge Linux kernel, networking, and NVMe technologies, collaborating directly with Product and Release management to drive massive business impact in the AI neocloud market.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience guiding technical software engineering teams through complex product cycles while maintaining strong architectural oversight.
Deep technical command of Linux kernel engineering or protocol development within storage, networking, or server domains.
Comprehensive knowledge of storage and networking technologies, specifically including NVMe, NFS, and RoCE.
A proven track record of managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for enterprise infrastructure products, steering teams toward predictable, customer-aligned schedules.
Strong programming proficiency in C/C++, hands-on familiarity with automation scripting, and practical expertise utilizing Agile frameworks and continuous integration pipelines.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale an engineering team to successfully enable next-generation hardware platforms, Linux kernel optimizations, and advanced NVMe networking technologies.
Champion the end-to-end execution of Purity software releases by establishing structured release plans that hit critical milestones in close partnership with Program and Release Management.
Architect and implement advanced continuous integration strategies and phased feature rollouts to de-risk complex platform deliveries and ensure rock-solid production quality.
Manage high-impact technical engagements with external partners and vendors to seamlessly integrate third-party components into the Flashblade//EXA ecosystem.
Align business objectives with engineering goals, ensuring the team's technical output directly optimizes platform performance, stability, and customer satisfaction.