Principal Technologist - Federal
Pure StorageAlexandria, Virginia
Full Time
Posted October 27, 2025
$185k - $296k
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Job Description
The role involves serving as a strategic technology leader and trusted advisor for federal clients, driving innovation in data storage and cloud solutions, influencing product development, and engaging with executive stakeholders to solve complex business challenges through cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic technology advisor to customers and partners, guiding digital transformation and solution adoption
- Develop and maintain relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers to promote platform and service adoption
- Collaborate with internal teams to influence product development based on market trends and customer feedback
- Create proof-of-concepts, technical demos, and solution architectures to showcase technology capabilities
- Represent the company as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and executive briefings
- Contribute to thought leadership content such as blogs, webinars, and whitepapers to establish market authority
- Support pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements to ensure customer understanding and value realization
Requirements
- 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles, such as Field CTO, Principal Architect, or Distinguished Engineer.
- Previous experience working within Federal accounts.
- Active TS SCI Security Clearance is a huge plus.
- Deep expertise in cloud computing, AI ML, cybersecurity, data architecture, or a related technology domain.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise storage solutions, including storage architectures, high-availability solutions, and hybrid multi-cloud data strategies.
- Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for executive stakeholders.
- Proven track record of engaging with Fortune 500 enterprises and influencing technical decision-making.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.
- Experience with SaaS, PaaS, or enterprise software solutions.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% to meet customers and attend industry events.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $185,000 to $296,000 USD, potentially including incentive pay and equity
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
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