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, cloud computing, AI/ML, and cybersecurity, while influencing product development and engaging with executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic technology advisor to key customers and partners, guiding digital transformation and solution adoption
- Develop and maintain relationships with C-suite executives and decision-makers to promote platform and service adoption
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to articulate technical value propositions and drive revenue
- Provide feedback on market trends and customer needs to influence product development and roadmaps
- Create proof-of-concepts, technical demos, and solution architectures to showcase technology capabilities
- Represent the company as a thought leader at industry events and executive briefings
- Contribute to technical 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
- Mentor and train internal teams and partners on emerging technologies and differentiators
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 (considered 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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