Senior Software Engineer, Datapath
Pure StorageSanta Clara, California
Full Time
Posted January 16, 2026
$175k - $263k
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Job Description
A Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing and implementing high-performance, reliable distributed systems and algorithms to drive innovation and enhance data storage platforms, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance algorithms for distributed systems
- Own end-to-end delivery of innovations from concept to deployment
- Analyze and resolve complex technical issues within systems software
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence system design decisions
- Mentor junior engineers and coordinate technical activities within projects
Requirements
- Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying systems software using programming languages such as C, Java, or Go.
- In-depth knowledge and proven ability to successfully implement solutions within complex systems software domains such as Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, Database Internals, or Containerization.
- Demonstrated expertise in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex technical issues, exercising independent judgment in solution implementation.
- Strong design sensibility with the ability to articulate, advocate for, and defend architectural choices in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- A track record of establishing and assuring adherence to performance requirements, work plans, and schedules for significant engineering initiatives.
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues where a deep evaluation of variable factors is required, serving as a subject matter expert and selecting appropriate methods and techniques for obtaining results.
- Experience owning the end-to-end delivery of innovations, from initial concept and design through final testing and deployment into a shipped product, driving critical business outcomes.
- Ability to implement strategic policies and develop high-performance algorithms for distributed systems, ensuring achievement of challenging goals such as six 9s reliability.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and coordinating the technical activities of a project sub-team to maintain schedules and align with architectural vision.
- Physical presence in Santa Clara, CA, and ability to work in an office environment for 4 days a week as per the hybrid work policy.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 175,000 - 263,000 USD annually
Work schedule: Office presence 4 days a week with variations depending on business needs
Work environment perks: Flexible time off, wellness resources, company-sponsored team events
Additional benefits: Incentive pay and/or equity, inclusive and supportive company culture, accommodations for disabilities, opportunities for growth and development
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