MTS 3 - System Performance Engineer

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go
  

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE…

From redesigning our customers’ experience with our Modern Data platforms and services, to evolving our own internal tools and ways of working, we are taking deliberate steps to invest and innovate in critical areas to delight our customers and outdistance our competitors. Our FlashArray team is looking for Software Engineers who can help drive this digital transformation and set Pure up for continued growth. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING... 

• Building and reviewing performance benchmarking requirements and metrics to ensure all of FlashArray products deliver the best performance on the platforms they run on;
• Researching and developing performance benchmarking strategies for different product features, come up with best practices for performance planning and work with solutions and sales engineering to validate customer scenarios and requirements as needed;
• Contributing to the automation of performance benchmarking, data collection and analysis;
• Tracking performance benchmarking goals during release cycles to ensure build to build performance regressions are caught and addressed in a timely manner;
• Assisting in validating new performance enhancements, evaluating new architectures to drive improvements and work closely with the development teams to collect, interpret and analyze data from different performance experiments;
• Managing the performance test beds, keep them up to date on hardware and software and make them available for internal tests and experimentation as needed;
• Analyzing test results, identifying bottlenecks and working with development to address the issues. 
• You will be based in Bangalore, Karnataka. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 4 days a week. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.

If this describes you, let's talk! You can take a part in changing how the world works with data.

 WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• MS in Computer Science or related technical field, BS with comparable experience;
• 4+ years experience in building systems software including experience in system level performance testing for servers, storage and databases; 
• knowledge of SAN iSCSI, NFS, SMB protocols;
• Strong experience with Linux systems (network configuration, storage stack, system settings, common command/utilities);
• Prior experience in Python and C++ is preferred;
• Prior experience with NAND flash and FIO are pluses;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; commitment to delivering great software and releasing it efficiently and with increasing quality. 

You will be based in Bangalore, India. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 4 days a week. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.

 

BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.

 

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

 

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

 

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

 

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com.

 

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