Pure Storage · 16 hours ago
Senior Platform Networking Software Engineer, Systems Engineering
Santa Clara, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $263K/yrPure Storage is fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry, and they are seeking a Senior Platform Networking Software Engineer to join their Systems Software team. The role involves architecting and delivering core software for high-availability storage platforms, leading the development of system components, and collaborating with hardware teams to enhance enterprise data storage performance and reliability.
Cloud ComputingData StorageEnterprise Software
Responsibilities
Architect High-Performance Networking: Drive the end-to-end design and debugging of C/C++ networking software to ensure next-generation switching and fabric platforms meet rigorous scalability and resiliency benchmarks
Own Core Protocol Development: Deliver critical Layer 2 and Layer 3 features—including forwarding behavior and control-plane protocols—that simplify operations for global enterprise customers
Lead Hardware-Software Integration: Partner with ASIC vendors and internal platform teams to implement switch SDK functionalities, ensuring robust hardware interfaces and successful in-service software upgrades (ISSU)
Innovate with Open Networking: Design and customize SONiC-based solutions across the control and data planes to enhance our disaggregated network operating system capabilities
Drive Technical Excellence: Act as a technical mentor and lead for complex initiatives, setting the standard for code quality and architectural decisions across cross-functional networking efforts
Qualification
Required
Advanced proficiency in C/C++ (C++11+) with a track record of building and debugging performance-sensitive systems software or networking applications
Mastery of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols (Ethernet, VLANs, BGP, ECMP) and the ability to translate these complex behaviors into production-ready code
Practical experience working with switch SDKs or Linux networking internals (kernel concepts, drivers, or packet processing) to interact directly with ASIC capabilities
Understanding of non-disruptive upgrade (NDU) technologies and the architectural discipline required to build systems that minimize customer impact during maintenance
Ability to independently drive complex problem-solving and influence technical direction across multiple teams while mentoring junior engineers
Benefits
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Company
Pure Storage
Pure Storage is an all-flash enterprise storage company that enables broad deployment of flash in data centers.
Founded in 2009
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$529.26MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceIndex VenturesRedpoint
2015-10-06IPO
2014-08-11Secondary Market· $60M
2014-04-22Series F· $225M
Leadership Team
Charles Giancarlo
CEO and Chairman
John Colgrove
CTO
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