Senior Engineering Manager, Kernel
Pure StorageBangalore, India
Full Time
Posted April 16, 2026
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Job Description
The role involves leading a software development team focused on Linux kernel, storage protocols, and hardware platforms for high-performance data storage products, ensuring high quality, innovation, and timely delivery in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a development team focused on Linux kernel, Flash array platforms, and protocol features
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to integrate third-party deliverables
- Develop and execute detailed software plans for Purity releases, including continuous integration
- Oversee the entire software development lifecycle and ensure high-quality deliverables on schedule
- Implement best practices in software development and documentation
- Communicate project status and progress regularly
- Manage daily software engineering activities and team performance
- Drive innovation while managing development schedules
- Integrate software with existing systems
- Foster company culture and support career development for team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent.
- 3 or more years of technical lead or management experience, while staying hands-on in development.
- 5 or more years of Linux kernel or protocol development experience in servers, networking, or storage, ideally on x86 NUMA systems.
- 2 years of experience collaborating with remote teams based in the US or some other country.
- Experience in technologies and industry standards such as NVMe, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, SCSI, or protocols such as SMB, NFS.
- Experience in Agile development and continuous integration in development projects.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and scripting languages such as Python and Shell.
- Working knowledge of Linux virtualization tools or data path technologies such as DPDK.
- Proven expertise in managing projects throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), delivering products to market on schedule, and ensuring feedback loops from customers into development.
- Detail-oriented with experience in defining, partitioning, and prioritizing software requirements across remote teams.
- Skilled in identifying dependencies and roadblocks in software development projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage software innovation and meet development deadlines in a product company.
- Data-driven with the ability to extract insights and make forecasts based on available information.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps practices.
Benefits & Perks
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
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