Engineering Manager, Kernel

Engg; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Everpure is seeking a Platform Engineering lead in Bengaluru to drive the development lifecycle for a high-performance product portfolio. You will collaborate across hardware, firmware, software and manufacturing teams to deliver diagnostics, tooling, and roadmap items while guiding a distributed team.

You will lead with hands-on coding and strong project management, ensuring quality and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment, and you will mentor engineers across remotes and on-site teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of technical lead or management experience while staying hands-on.
• 5+ years of Linux kernel or protocol development experience in servers, networking or storage, ideally on x86 NUMA systems.
• 2+ years collaborating with remote teams based in the US or other country.
• Experience in technologies and standards such as NVMe, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, SCSI, or SMB/NFS protocols.
• Experience in Agile development and CI in development projects.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python/shell.
• Working knowledge of Linux virtualization tools or data path technologies such as DPDK.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects through the SDLC and deliver on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver manufacturing diagnostics and tools for the product line.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software and manufacturing test teams on roadmap items.
• Gather requirements with product managers and engineering teams.
• Manage the overall software development lifecycle and projects.
• Institute best practices in software development and documentation.
• Communicate project status clearly and regularly.
• Hire, mentor and motivate software team members.

Skills

C/C++

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Linux kernel / protocols

Agile / DevOps

Software project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

NVMe

NFS/iSCSI

DPDK

Job description

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

The Platform Engineering team creates the foundation that enables the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, and highly available portfolio of Pure Storage products that are designed for the most demanding mission critical applications. We design, build and deliver hardware products, but over 90% of our engineering staff are software engineers. Our customers are the most important part of our business and they love our products for the simplicity of management, the constant flow of new and exciting upgrades, and ability to live on the cutting edge of technology while never taking downtime, ever. Pure's product portfolio enables our customers to leverage the agility of the public cloud for both traditional IT and cloud-native applications.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Deliver manufacturing diagnostics and tools for Everpure Direct Flash Module product line
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software and manufacturing test teams, and deliver support for our ambitious roadmap items.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams in getting requirements.
• Responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and managing projects.
• Instill best practices of software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements and deliver high quality work on tight schedules.
• Clearly and regularly communicate status on how projects are progressing.
• Managing day-to-day software engineering development activities.
• Hiring, managing, monitoring and motivating software development team members.
• Driving innovation while at the same time managing software development schedules.
• Integrate software with existing systems.
• Driving company culture and career development to individual contributors.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3 plus years of technical lead or management experience, while staying hands-on in development
• 5 plus years of Linux kernel or protocol development experience in servers, networking or storage, ideally on x86 NUMA systems.
• 2+ years experience collaborating with remote teams based in the US or some other country.
• Experience in technologies and industry standards such as NVMe, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, SCSI, or protocols such as SMB,NFS.
• Experience in Agile development and continuous integration in development projects.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as python/shell
• Working knowledge of Linux virtualization tools, or data path technologies such as DPDK
• Proven expertise in managing projects throughout the entire SDLC, delivering products to market on schedule, and ensuring feedback loops from customers into development
• Detail oriented, with experience in defining, partitioning, prioritizing software requirements across remote teams.
• Skilled in flushing out dependencies and roadblocks.
• Demonstrated skills of managing software innovation and meeting development deadlines in a product company.
• Data driven, with an ability to extract insights and make forecasts based on available information.
• Experienced in Agile and DevOps practices.

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 [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.

Join us and bring your best. Bring your bold. Pure and simple.