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Security Software Engineer, FlashArray

Pure Storage
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025
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.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

Role

The FlashArray team builds the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, and highly available portfolio of products that are designed for the most demanding mission critical applications. While we deliver a hardware storage array, over 90% of our engineering staff are software engineers. Our customers are the most important part of our business and they love FlashArray for it's simplicity of management, the constant flow of new and exciting upgrades, and ability to live on the cutting edge of technology while never taking downtime, ever. Most recently, we extended the value of our FlashArray capabilities into the cloud with CloudSnap and Cloud Block Store for AWS. These new innovations enable our customers to leverage the agility of the public cloud for both traditional IT and cloud-native applications. This particular role is for a security-minded software engineer. What you'll be doing:

  • Design and implement creative new algorithms and technologies for high-performance, highly reliable systems (think six 9’s)
  • Own and deliver FlashArray product security features end-to-end, from concept to shipped product
  • Analyze and solve challenging problems through persistence and insight, with an eye toward making FlashArray more secure
  • Work as a team with smart peers who inspire you and who are inspired by you
  • Make customers really happy, because that’s why we do what we do
  • Learn a ton, whether you know a lot, or nothing about system software

What You’ll Need To Bring To This Role...

A minimum of 5 years of experience using a systems programming language (e.g. C , python, etc) (< 1 year industry experience? Please apply directly to our University roles on our careers page)
  • Natural curiosity with proven design sensibility and willingness to work in a collaborative, team oriented environment
  • Experience in any number of related systems software projects e.g: Distributed systems, Operating systems, Linux Kernel, Database internals, Hypervisors, Containers, Compiler Optimization, etc.
  • Experience with security technologies (encryption, network security, application security, etc.) is a strong plus, but a lack of relevant work experience shouldn’t deter an otherwise qualified candidate from applying
  • A BS degree in Computer Science; Advanced degrees are a bonus!
  • Must be willing and able to work in an open office environment
  • We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the {​{Santa Clara, CA}} office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave

  • .The annual base salary range is: $211,000– $317,000. 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.

    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.

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    NWhat You Can Expect From U

    • sPure 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 Accessibilit

    yCandidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview

    .Where Differences Fuel Innovatio

    nWe’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. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story

    .Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply

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    Salary : $211,000 - $317,000

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