Platform Software Manager, Systems Engineering
Pure StorageSanta Clara, California
Full Time
Posted December 19, 2025
$211k - $317k
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Job Description
This role involves leading a software development team focused on building and maintaining high-performance, reliable storage platform software, including Linux kernel development and integration of advanced storage technologies, to support innovative data storage solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a software development team focused on Linux kernel development, hardware platform enablement, and NVMe protocols.
- Drive and own the execution of Purity software releases, including planning and milestone management.
- Define and implement strategies for continuous integration and phased development of platform features.
- Manage technical engagements with partners and vendors for third-party component integration.
- Translate business objectives into technical strategies to enhance platform performance, stability, and business impact.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing a technical team for at least 3 years while maintaining hands-on involvement in software development and architecture.
- Deep expertise of at least 5 years in Linux kernel development or protocol development in the domains of storage, networking, or servers, ideally on x86 NUMA systems.
- Extensive knowledge of key storage or networking technologies and industry standards such as NVMe, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, or SCSI.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of complex projects, delivering products to market on a predictable schedule and incorporating a strong customer-first focus.
- Proficiency in primary development languages such as C and C++, and comfort with scripting for automation.
- Expertise in Agile development practices and continuous integration methodologies.
- Ability and willingness to work in an in-office environment at the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with company policies.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 211,000 - 317,000 USD annually
Work environment: primarily in-office at Santa Clara, CA
Perks: flexible time off, wellness resources, company-sponsored team events
Additional benefits: potential eligibility for incentive pay and equity
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