--- title: 'Engineering Manager, Firmware at Everpure' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-manager-firmware-everpure-santa-clara-phvkcxrqwc41' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Engineering Manager, Firmware at Everpure - **Company:** Everpure - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA - **Compensation:** $217k–$326k - **Posted:** 2026-04-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/purestorage/jobs/7714337 ## Job description 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. 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 visionary development of the Direct Flash Module (DFM) firmware, the core innovation enabling the world’s fastest and most reliable all-flash storage. You will own the strategic firmware roadmap and delivery, driving the integration of cutting-edge NAND and SSD technologies to maintain our competitive edge in enterprise storage. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring deep technical expertise and strong collaboration with Hardware, Purity Software, and NAND Engineering teams. ## WHAT YOU'LL DO - Define and execute the DFM firmware strategy for DirectFlash™ SSD Modules, owning the long-term product and feature roadmap and ensuring alignment with FlashArray business objectives for performance, cost, and reliability. - Lead design and delivery of high-performance firmware with a strong emphasis on PCIe functionality (initialization, configuration, runtime management) and sophisticated NAND media management policies and low-level hardware interfaces, maintaining DFM simplicity and leadership in advanced NAND adoption (e.g., QLC). - Drive end-to-end project delivery for PCIe- and NAND-related firmware features, overseeing planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and on-time, high-quality releases from concept through production. - Own PCIe bring-up and integration for new hardware, ensuring compliance with PCIe specifications, optimal link performance, and robust implementation of key features such as LTSSM, power management, hot-plug support, and error handling. - Provide technical leadership in system-level debug, resolving complex issues at the intersection of firmware, drivers, and hardware, and setting standards for diagnostics tools, logging, and root-cause methodologies. - Cultivate a high-performance engineering team, championing Agile practices (sprint planning, backlog management, continuous improvement), mentoring and growing firmware engineers through regular 1:1s, feedback, and technical guidance. ## WHAT YOU BRING - Deep Technical Leadership in Embedded Systems: Proven experience leading technical teams in embedded software development or firmware management for complex, high-performance systems. - Expertise in C/C++ and Embedded Development: Extensive, hands-on knowledge of embedded system architecture, firmware design principles, and proficiency in C/C++ programming languages. - Fluency in Storage/Hardware-Software Interfacing: Strong understanding of hardware-software interactions, particularly within storage technologies, SSD controllers, or NAND flash media management. - Mastery of Agile Product Delivery: Track record of successfully managing the full product development cycle (PDLC) using Agile or Scrum, with demonstrated ability to define scope, manage dependencies, and deliver projects on schedule. - Exceptional Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate complex technical strategies to cross-functional partners, including Hardware, Software, and Executive teams ## #LI-ONSITE 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. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The annual base salary range is: $217,000—$326,000 USD WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: - Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. - 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 Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®! - 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](http://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 TA-Ops@purestorage.com 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. Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity 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. Pure and simple. ## About Everpure ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Enterprise data storage and data management - **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise, Fortune 500 companies (62% of Fortune 500 are customers) - **Mission**: “Unleash the power of data – making it secure, accessible, intelligent, and ready to perform in the AI era.” ## Products & Services - **[Everpure Platform](https://www.everpuredata.com/)**: The core data management platform (formerly Pure Storage Platform) built on Evergreen® architecture. Provides unified storage, data protection, and management across edge, data center, and cloud. Delivers 99.9999% reliability (six 9s) and reduces energy use up to 85% compared to legacy storage. - **[Enterprise Data Cloud (EDC)](https://www.everpuredata.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/pure-storage-becomes-everpure.html)**: Architecture that virtualizes storage into a single, policy-driven data cloud, enabling automated provisioning, protection, and mobility. - **[1touch](https://www.everpuredata.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/pure-storage-becomes-everpure.html)** (acquired May 2026): Data intelligence and orchestration layer that discovers, classifies, and contextualizes data across all environments, making it AI-ready at the source. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (public company; market cap available via stock exchanges) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue – not publicly available; Total funding – not applicable (public); Notable metrics: 14,000+ customers, Net Promoter Score of 84, 5,600+ employees, 99.9999% reliability guarantee - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not specifically listed; named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms (highest in Execution and furthest in Vision) - **Growth Signals**: Rebrand from Pure Storage to Everpure (Feb 2026); acquisition of 1touch (closed May 2026) to extend data intelligence; one of the fastest growing enterprise IT companies in history; 62% of Fortune 500 companies are customers ## Competitive Advantages - **Evergreen® architecture**: Enables non-disruptive, pay-as-you-grow upgrades without forklift replacements, reducing total cost of ownership and e-waste. - **Industry-leading reliability**: Six 9s (99.9999%) availability guarantee. - **High customer satisfaction**: Net Promoter Score of 84, among the highest in the industry for over a decade. - **Energy efficiency**: Shrinks energy use up to 85% compared to legacy storage, supporting sustainability goals. - **Data intelligence integration**: 1touch acquisition adds semantic context and AI-readiness at the storage layer, differentiating from traditional storage vendors. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-ready data management**: Ensuring data is contextualized, governed, and instantly available for AI workloads. - **Enterprise Data Cloud**: Unifying storage into a single, policy-driven cloud to eliminate silos and manual processes. - **Data intelligence and orchestration**: Expanding platform capabilities through 1touch to transform raw data into actionable insights. - **Sustainability**: Designing solutions that reduce power, space, and e-waste as a core focus. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Innovative, dynamic, and supportive environment driven by values of inclusion, innovation, and growth. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and featured in Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ for six consecutive years. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Global offices with flexible work options (“Flexible” noted on careers page); specific policy not detailed. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive healthcare coverage, well-being support, flexible time off, company-sponsored team events, and family-friendly benefits (recognized as a top workplace for parents in 2023). - **Engineering culture**: Focus on tackling world’s most daunting data challenges; team members bring expertise, creativity, and excellence. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster inclusion and community. - **Growth**: Training and development opportunities; fast-growing company with a global presence. ## Sources 1. [everpuredata.com](https://www.everpuredata.com/company.html) 2. [everpuredata.com](https://www.everpuredata.com/) 3. [everpuredata.com](https://www.everpuredata.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/pure-storage-becomes-everpure.html) 4. [everpuredata.com](https://www.everpuredata.com/company/careers.html) 5. 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