Engineering Manager- Firmware at Purestorage

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. THE ROLE As the Engineering Manager for the Everpure™ DirectFlash™ Module (DFM) team, you will lead the vision for our proprietary enterprise storage hardware. You won’t just manage a team; you will pioneer the integration of next-generation NAND technologies and drive the media management algorithms that give the Everpure™ Platform its competitive edge in performance and cost. Collaborating across Purity software, hardware, and qualification teams, you will steer the development of the hardware-software interfaces that define the future of flash storage. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Strategic Project Leadership: Partner with global program teams to architect firmware project schedules, managing critical dependencies and mitigating risks to ensure the seamless delivery of Everpure™ storage solutions to market. • Agile Excellence: Orchestrate team sprints and backlog prioritization, fostering a high-velocity development environment that balances rapid feature innovation with rigorous product stability. • Engineering Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvements in the firmware development lifecycle, implementing advanced CI/CD practices and automated workflows to enhance both engineering productivity and product quality. • Talent Orchestration: Lead a world-class team of engineers through active performance management, structured 1-on-1 mentorship, and professional development initiatives that align individual growth with Everpure™'s mission. • Cross-Functional Integration: Serve as the primary technical liaison between firmware, hardware, and system software teams, ensuring that our proprietary media management policies are perfectly tuned for the latest NAND generations. WHAT YOU BRING • Embedded & Storage Mastery: Deep technical expertise in the SSD or embedded storage domain, with a sophisticated understanding of the entire data path, NAND media management, and hardware-software interfaces. • Proven Engineering Leadership: Extensive experience leading technical teams or complex projects, specifically focused on embedded systems and the successful delivery of hardware-integrated software to market. • Full-Stack Technical Fluency: Proficiency in C/C++ for firmware development and Python for automation, combined with the analytical ability to debug complex issues across the HW/FW boundary. • Operational Excellence: A strong track record of managing projects through the entire product development cycle (from concept to GA) using Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration. • Location: We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Bangalore office in compliance with Everpure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: • Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. • Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®! • Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good. 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. Check out purebenefits.com for more information. ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY: Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] if you’re invited to an interview. OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM: We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity 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. Join us and bring your best. Bring your bold. Pure and simple.