Member Of Technical Staff, Kernel

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.

Roles

This highly specialized role, Team Lead, Kernel and Driver Development, requires a technical leader responsible for the entire software lifecycle of core storage area network components. The individual will lead the development, debugging, and long-term maintenance of the Linux initiator stacks attached to the FlashArray, with a specific focus on NVMe Fabrics (RoCE, FC, TCP/IP). Key responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing Purity’s Fibre Channel SCSI target driver and NIC drivers, while actively contributing to system resilience and performance optimization—even submitting bug fixes and enhancements to Linux upstream. This demands close collaboration with hardware teams on system bring-up and interface design, leveraging expertise in C/C++ to ensure the overall correctness, stability, and speed of the storage protocols.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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  Lead Full Lifecycle Development: Direct the end-to-end software lifecycle (architecture, design, coding, debugging, release) for system software, including inventory, configuration, and monitoring.

  
  


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  Storage Protocol Focus: Develop and fix software for Linux initiator stacks attached to FlashArray, focusing on modern NVMe Fabrics (RoCE, FC, TCP/IP) and traditional FC-SCSI interfaces.

  
  


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  Driver & Resilience: Maintain and enhance both Purity’s Fibre Channel SCSI target driver and NIC drivers, enhancing the resilience (multipathing, link health) and RAS capabilities of the stack.

  
  


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  Optimization & Upstreaming: Evaluate and optimize Linux initiator behavior for storage performance, contributing bug fixes and enhancements to Linux upstream as needed.

  
  


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  Hardware Integration: Design robust inter-component interfaces (software $\leftrightarrow$ hardware) and collaborate with hardware teams on system power-on, bring-up, and firmware management.

  
  

What You Bring 

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  Kernel Expertise: Strong experience writing device drivers and/or kernel development for Linux/Unix, preferably in storage and/or networking.

  
  


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  Protocol Knowledge: Experience designing significant components in storage protocol stacks and knowledge of SCSI (FC-SCSI, iSCSI) and/or NVMe Fabrics.

  
  


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  Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading other engineers technically, including mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality projects on time.

  
  


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  Debugging & Optimization: Expertise in performance analysis/optimization for storage systems and demonstrated experience debugging difficult protocol/kernel/system issues.

  
  


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  Required Toolkit: Proficiency in C and C++ development, experience with Python, and specific knowledge of the VMWare initiator stack.

  
  

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.