Member of Technical Staff - Linux Kernel - FlashArray
Pure Storage
Bangalore, IndiaPosted 2 months ago
Skill Required
EngineeringTechnical LeadLinuxWeb AccessibilitynetworkingObservabilitydesigningdebuggingTestNGPythonVMwareC++
Key highlights
- Required experience: Proven expertise in Linux/Unix kernel development and writing robust device drivers, specifically within storage or networking subsystems, plus deep technical command of storage protocols such as NVMe (TCP, ROCE, FC) or SCSI (FCP, iSCSI).
- Key benefit: Flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
- Notable requirement: Expert-level debugging skills for complex system/kernel issues and a track record of using performance analysis tools to optimize storage system bottlenecks.
- Notable recognition: Named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™ and Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®.
- Work arrangement: Primarily in-office environment at the {{OFFICE_LOCATION}} office.
Role overview
As the Team Lead for Initiator & Protocol Engineering, you will spearhead the critical bridge between Pure Storage's industry-leading FlashArray and the Linux/VMWare ecosystems. You will drive the performance and reliability of storage protocol stacks—spanning NVMe over Fabrics and Fibre Channel—ensuring Pure Storage remains the gold standard for enterprise connectivity. Collaborating closely with cross-functional hardware and software teams, you'll mentor a high-caliber engineering squad to solve complex kernel-level challenges and influence the global Linux upstream community.
Responsibilities
- Own the Protocol Lifecycle: Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of Linux and VMWare initiator stacks (NVMeoF, FC-SCSI, iSCSI) and target drivers to ensure seamless, high-performance integration with Pure FlashArray.
- Drive System Resilience: Architect enhancements for Fibre Channel and NIC driver stacks that improve RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability), specifically focusing on multipathing logic and link health monitoring.
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Guide a team of senior and junior engineers through complex project deliveries, conducting deep-dive code reviews and setting the technical bar for C/C++ and Python development within the kernel space.
- Solve the Impossible: Act as the final escalation point for the most challenging system-level bugs found in the field or internal testing, utilizing protocol analyzers and kernel debugging tools to provide root-cause analysis and long-term fixes.
- Shape the Ecosystem: Optimize initiator behavior for maximum throughput and minimum latency, contributing key performance enhancements and bug fixes back to the Linux upstream kernel to benefit the broader storage community.
Requirements
- Kernel & Driver Mastery: Proven expertise in Linux/Unix kernel development and writing robust device drivers, specifically within storage or networking subsystems.
- Protocol Architecture: Deep technical command of storage protocols such as NVMe (TCP, ROCE, FC) or SCSI (FCP, iSCSI), including experience designing and implementing significant components of these stacks.
- Leadership Impact: Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects from conception to delivery while mentoring peers and fostering a culture of high-quality, automated-first development.
- Advanced Problem Solving: Expert-level debugging skills for complex system/kernel issues and a track record of using performance analysis tools to optimize storage system bottlenecks.
- Location: Required to work from the {{OFFICE_LOCATION}} office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless on PTO, work travel, or other approved leave (primarily in-office environment).
Benefits
- Flexible time off to manage a healthy balance
- Wellness resources
- Company-sponsored team events
- Space and support to grow along with the company and contribute to something meaningful
- Named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™
- Named Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™
- Certified as a Great Place to Work®
- Additional perks available at purebenefits.com
Additional details
- Company is in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and is fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry.
- Culture encourages innovative thinking and growth with the smartest team in the industry.
- The company views this type of work as work that changes the world, foundational to the tech industry.
- What You Can Expect: Innovation—celebrating those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
- What You Can Expect: Growth—space and support to grow and contribute to something meaningful.
- What You Can Expect: Team—building each other up and setting aside ego for the greater good.
- Accommodations and Accessibility: Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of the hiring process; contact TA-Ops@purestorage.com if invited to an interview.
- Commitment to a Strong and Inclusive Team: Fostering growth and development of every person, cultivating community through Employee Resource Groups, and advocating for inclusive leadership.
- Forge a future where everyone finds their rightful place and every voice matters, embracing uniqueness.
- Everpure is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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 the candidate is being considered for hire.
- Tagline: Join us and bring your best. Bring your bold. Pure and simple.