Firmware Engineering Manager
Pure StorageSanta Clara, California
Full Time
Posted December 12, 2025
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Job Description
This role involves leading the development and strategic management of firmware for high-performance all-flash storage solutions, overseeing project delivery, guiding hardware-software integration, and mentoring engineering teams in embedded systems and storage technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the firmware strategy and roadmap for the Direct Flash Module (DFM).
- Lead end-to-end project delivery of firmware development, managing resources and mitigating risks.
- Cultivate high-performance engineering teams through coaching, performance management, and fostering innovation.
- Guide the design and implementation of NAND media management policies and hardware interfaces to ensure system reliability and performance.
Requirements
- Deep Technical Leadership in Embedded Systems with proven experience leading technical teams in embedded software development or firmware management for complex, high-performance systems.
- Expertise in C and C++ programming languages, with extensive hands-on knowledge of embedded system architecture, firmware design principles, and proficiency in embedded development.
- Strong understanding of hardware-software interactions within storage technologies, including SSD controllers and NAND flash media management.
- Track record of successfully managing the full product development cycle (PDLC) using Agile or Scrum methodologies, with demonstrated ability to define scope, manage dependencies, and deliver projects on schedule.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate complex technical strategies to cross-functional partners, including Hardware, Software, and Executive teams.
- Ability to define and execute the firmware strategy, including owning the long-term product and feature roadmap for the Direct Flash Module (DFM) firmware, ensuring alignment with business objectives for performance, cost, and reliability.
- Experience leading end-to-end project delivery, overseeing resource allocation, mitigating technical risks, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery from concept through production release.
- Experience cultivating high-performance engineering teams, managing team performance, conducting regular coaching sessions, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
- Ability to guide the design and implementation of NAND media management policies and low-level hardware interfaces to ensure system-wide reliability and efficiency, including NAND media types such as QLC.
- Willingness to work primarily in an in-office environment at the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with company policies, unless on PTO, work travel, or other approved leave.
Benefits & Perks
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
In-office work environment in Santa Clara, CA
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
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