Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Systems Engineering

at  Pure Storage

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse?
The answer is data, - all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions.

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Pure Storage is seeking a full-time Senior Hardware Engineer working as part of our Hardware Development Team. In this position, you’ll be working cross-functionally with Engineering, JDM Partners, Operations and Support & Escalation Teams. You’ll be responsible for the design, validation, qualification and failure analysis of Pure’s storage Subsystem.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement, and co-develop HW design and qualification projects
• Participation in all phases of the product development cycle including design, documentation, eDVT, FA, and support for custom HW design
• Define, implement and automate HW validation and qualification tests
• Writing: Functional Specifications (HW/System level), test plans and test reports
• Perform schematic capture of designs
• Strong understanding of signal integrity (Create routing rules, run analysis of complex layouts)
• Experience with HW design tools (i.e. Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity)
• Strong understanding of X86 architecture and proven design track record
• Solid understanding of Major Bus technologies: PCIe, Networking, Serial Busses (I2c, SPI, etc.)
• Development history and understanding with Ethernet (1Gbps to 400Gbps+)
• Strong background with High Speed Oscilloscopes, bus analyzers (get trace capture and perform analysis)
• Analysis and review of device and system-level power, VR selection (design), cooling and electrical (SI) functionality
• Improve design and qualification processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product robustness
• Setting up and running system stress tests including PTU, Mprime, Iometer, LinPack, etc.
• Proficient in HW scripting (python, BASH, etc.)
• Qualification of CPU subsystems including DDR memory, NIC devices, all peripherals
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, Mfg. Test, and support to introduce new storage sub-systems into production
• Perform failure and root cause analysis activities in support of system hardening efforts and customer escalations
• Working closely with other team members and providing support on cross functional projects as needed
• Help develop processes and best practices to help create a culture of quality by design
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers to create a culture of world-class engineering

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE ARE:

• A Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with either:
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• Masters with 7+ years of professional work experience.

• Bachelors with 10+ years of professional work experience
• Experience working at hyperscale or enterprise hardware companies preferred (Storage, Server, Networking)
• Strong knowledge of hardware design, x86 architectures and interfaces. Ability to qualify x86 hardware at the electrical, SI, protocol and functional levels
• Strong knowledge of selecting x86 subcomponents: SSD’s, AC/DC Power supplies, and discrete power circuits
• Ability to architect or assist in architecting complex systems, involving compute, storage and I/O
• Experience planning, implementing and automating HW qualification processes
• Strong experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, BASH, etc) and test development
• Understand Verilog and CPLD design background
• Work with diagnostics engineers by providing direction and reviewing test plans to ensure proper coverage
• Detail oriented, analytical, process savvy, and customer focused yet flexible and adaptable to business needs
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, technical development environment
• Experience working in and leading cross-functional teams
• High level of teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced changing business environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA Office 4 days per week in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. The annual base salary range is: $187,000 – $281,000. 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.