Engineering Manager - Drive Qualification

Pure Storage; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Wellness resources

Company-sponsored team events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pure Storage is seeking an Engineering Manager for Drive Qualification to lead a high-performing team in Bangalore. In this role, you will develop validation strategies for SSDs and manage cross-functional collaborations to ensure quality launches.

The ideal candidate has experience in leading engineering teams and deep technical knowledge of SSD qualification. This position is primarily in-office in Bangalore, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth within a celebrated workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven capability in leading and mentoring technical validation teams.
• Robust knowledge of system-level SSD qualification workflows.
• Ability to manage complex technical timelines and validation roadmaps.
• Familiarity with Python/Linux environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-level validation engineering team.
• Own the execution roadmap for core qualification domains.
• Partner with stakeholders to align on test coverage and risk assessments.
• Champion expansion of automation frameworks and testing efficiency.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Technical validation

System-level stress testing

Automation mindset

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Python

Linux

Job description

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 Drive Qualification, you will lead a high-performing Bangalore team dedicated to validating Everpure-developed SSDs across performance, reliability, and firmware maturity. In this impactful leadership position, you will own the end‑to‑end validation strategy for hyperscale and datastore programs, establishing a center of excellence for system‑level robustness. Partnering closely with cross‑functional firmware, hardware, and analytics teams globally, your mission is to deliver comprehensive qualification coverage that ensures our enterprise storage platforms launch with ultimate confidence and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Scale the Team: Coach, mentor, and grow a multi‑level validation engineering team, building a culture of ownership, clear domain expertise, and continuous career development.
• Drive Validation Strategy: Own the execution roadmap for core qualification domains (including PCIe, NVMe/OCP, and power‑loss robustness) across critical milestone gates from engineering samples to final product release.
• Foster Cross‑Functional Alignment: Partner with global hardware, firmware, and program management stakeholders to align on test coverage, coordinate issue triage, and deliver clear risk assessments that dictate release readiness.
• Advance Automation and Infrastructure: Champion the expansion of Python and Linux‑based automation frameworks, regression infrastructure, and data dashboards to scale testing efficiency and execution velocity.

What You Bring

• Engineering Leadership: Proven capability in leading, mentoring, and scaling technical validation or engineering teams within enterprise storage, SSD, firmware, or complex platform testing environments.
• Deep Technical Domain Expertise: Robust knowledge of system‑level stress testing, SSD qualification workflows, or industry standards such as PCIe, NVMe, and OCP.
• Program & Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical timelines, translate business objectives into validation roadmaps, and communicate quality risks clearly to diverse technical audiences.
• Automation & Modern Testing Mindset: Practical familiarity with Python/Linux test environments, CI/CD pipelines, and data‑driven dashboards to optimize scalable testing workflows.
• Location Requirement: We are primarily an in‑office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Bangalore, India 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 TA‑[e-mail] 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.