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Principal Hardware Engineer

purestorage · Santa Clara, California · Santa Clara, California, United States
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<div class="content-intro"><p>Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.</p> <p>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.</p></div><div class="container"> <div id="model-response-message-contentr_005aa480b288dbef" class="markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger tutor-markdown-rendering"> <div class="container"> <div id="model-response-message-contentr_005aa480b288dbef" class="markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger tutor-markdown-rendering"> <p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p> <p>Pure Storage is seeking a full-time Principal Hardware Engineer working as part of our Hardware Development Team.  In this position, you'll be working to define the technical direction of our next-generation hardware platforms.  You’ll work closely with Architects, Engineering, Operations, OEM/JDM Partners and Support & Escalation Teams. You'll be responsible for the future of Pure’s high performance storage systems, acting as the primary subject matter expert for system hardware across executive, product, and client interactions..</p> <p data-path-to-node="6"> </p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Define system-level hardware architecture for FlashBlade, including compute, memory, interconnect, storage, power, and thermal design.</li> <li>Translate product requirements and customer needs into clear technical specifications and design trade-offs.</li> <li>Evaluate and select key components, technologies, and vendors, and lead make-vs-buy decisions.</li> <li>Drive architecture reviews and design reviews, and ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and compliance targets.</li> <li>Partner with firmware and software teams to define hardware/software interfaces and optimize the full stack</li> <li>Track emerging technologies and industry standards, and shape the long-term hardware roadmap.</li> <li>Work with manufacturing and supply chain on DFM/DFT, yield, cost reduction, and component risk.</li> <li>Strong understanding of X86 architecture and proven design track record</li> <li>Solid understanding of Major Bus technologies: PCIe, Networking, Serial Busses (I2c, SPI, etc.)</li> <li>Improve design and qualification processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product robustness</li> <li>Mentor engineers and help set architectural standards and best practices.</li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="6"> </p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU BRING</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with either:</li> <ul> <li>Masters with 7+ years of professional work experience.</li> <li>Bachelors with 10+ years of professional work experience </li> </ul> <li>Experience working at hyperscale or enterprise hardware companies preferred (Storage, Server, Networking)</li> <li>Proven track record of taking complex hardware products from concept to volume production.</li> <li>Deep knowledge of hardware design, x86 architectures and interfaces. </li> <li>Strong understanding of system-level trade-offs across performance, power, cost, and schedule.</li> <li>Ability to architect complex systems, involving compute, storage and I/O.</li> <li>Experience working with firmware and software teams on hardware/software co-design.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence across teams and levels.</li> <li>Detail oriented, analytical, and customer focused yet flexible and adaptable to business needs.</li> <li>Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, technical development environment.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p>  #LI-ONSITE</p> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><em>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. </em></p> <p><em>This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. </em></p> <p><em>There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.</em></p></div><div class="title">The annual base salary range is: </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$217,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$359,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Innovation</strong>: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.</li> <li><strong>Growth</strong>: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to

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