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At a glance
Pure Storage is hiring a Server Test Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, first listed on November 10. The advertised pay is $186,000–$279,000 a year. The description mentions Embedded C, Python and Linux. Pure Storage has 99 other openings in the US, 53 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 196 Software & IT openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $194,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Pure Storage advertises $186,000 to $279,000 a year, a midpoint of $232,500 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 65% of the 1,365 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Pure Storage
Pure Storage has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 27 states. Most are in software & IT (34), sales & BD (25) and data & AI (9). The biggest locations are Santa Clara, CA (54), New York, NY (13) and Chicago, IL (11). 34% of them are remote, 3% are open to entry-level candidates and 94% show pay. We collect Pure Storage's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Greenhouse), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.
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
Lead the development, validation, and optimization of manufacturing test solutions for high-performance storage servers and flash storage drive architectures within Pure's fast-paced Hyperscale Business Unit. In this high-impact position, you will drive drive-level to system-level test coverage, efficiency, and product reliability from early NPI bring-up through high-volume production. You will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, and global manufacturing partners to deliver scalable, bulletproof server infrastructure and flash storage solutions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Drive L6 & Sub-Server Level Test Coverage: Own end-to-end manufacturing test strategies, diagnostic sequences, and rack-level test infrastructure, with a deep focus on L6 drive-level validation (SSDs, NVMe, PCIe) below the standard server level.
- NPI & DVT Execution: Drive test readiness and execution for critical NPI builds, including upcoming November DVT milestones, ensuring seamless bring-up, comprehensive BOM verification, and early defect detection.
- Cross-Functional System Integration: Partner closely with Hardware, Firmware, Quality, and Operations Engineering to validate early hardware builds for new server SKUs , and Direct Flash Modules (DFMs).custom flash drives, and Direct Flash Modules (DFMs).
- Automation & Diagnostic Tooling: Build and maintain Python or Shell automation scripts, PXE boot environments, and drive diagnostic tools while integrating test logs into manufacturing analytics dashboards for real-time yield visibility.
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leadership: Provide hands-on technical leadership, manufacturing test design, and on-site support to global ODM/JDM and contract manufacturing partners during line bring-up, yield optimization, and test escape prevention.
- Quality & Yield Optimization: Collaborate with Quality and Reliability teams to analyze failure data, continuously refine test coverage, enforce strict BOM validation, and drive high First Pass Yield (FPY) across manufacturing lines.
- Manufacturing Data & Scale: Build scalable test infrastructure and data pipelines that convert growing volumes of manufacturing and field data into actionable insights for faster failure detection, predictive quality, yield optimization, and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Passion for Excellence: Apply a relentless focus on quality, precision, and continuous improvement to ensure every system meets the highest standards and delivers a dependable customer experience.
- Solid State Drive (SSD) / Flash Expertise: Hands-on background with flash memory architectures, NVMe/PCIe drive protocols, SSD firmware integration, and drive-level (L6) failure analysis within enterprise or hyperscale environments.
- Manufacturing & NPI Testing Experience: Proven track record running manufacturing test development, BOM validation, and hardware bring-up through NPI/DVT phases in high-volume compute or storage manufacturing setups.
- Technical & Diagnostic Proficiency: Deep expertise in Linux operating systems, PXE boot frameworks, BMC/IPMI interfaces, low-level storage diagnostics, and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
- Cross-Functional & Vendor Leadership: Strong ability to interface with external ODMs, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional internal teams to debug line issues and enforce quality standards.
- Root-Cause Analysis: Sharp debugging and problem-solving skills spanning hardware, drive interface, firmware, and complex system-level interactions.
- Scalability & Future Readiness: Define a scalable manufacturing test architecture that expands test coverage, automation, data collection, and analytics as customer demand, product complexity, and production volume grow—without compromising throughput, reliability, or maintainability.
We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, work travel, or other approved leave.
Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
The annual base salary range is:
$186,000—$279,000 USD
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 http://benefits.everpuredata.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 TA-Ops@purestorage.com 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.
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