Member of Technical Staff, Kernel

Purestorage; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Everpure in Bengaluru leads a Linux kernel and driver team for Pure Storage arrays, focusing on the Linux initiator stack, NVMe fabrics, Fibre Channel and NIC drivers. You will mentor engineers, design storage protocol components, and optimize performance across NVMe/ROCE, NVMe/TCP, and FC stacks.

The role requires extensive C/C++ and Python development, VMware initiator expertise, and a track record of on-time delivery within storage ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Strong experience writing device drivers and/or kernel development for Linux/Unix.
• Prefer experience in storage and/or networking drivers.
• Minimum 5 years of development experience, but expect that typically candidates would have 15+ years experience.
• Experience designing and implementing significant components in storage protocol stacks and storage systems.
• Experience with storage protocols: SCSI (FC-SCSI or iSCSI/FCP) and/or NVMe Fabrics (NVMe/ROCE, NVMe/TCP or NVMe/FC).
• Experience leading other engineers technically.
• Mentor more junior engineers and lead other engineers in a project.
• Demonstrated on-time delivery with high quality.
• Experience with performance analysis/optimization for storage systems or protocols.
• Should have VMware experience, with understanding of their initiator stack.
• Experience writing Linux storage device drivers, including Fibre Channel, NVMe, ROCE, block and multipath modules.
• Experience debugging difficult storage attach issues.
• Experience with software development using C and C++, along with Python.
• Experience upstreaming Linux code is preferred.
• Experience developing test automation.
• Experience analyzing and optimizing storage performance.
• Experience writing storage or networking device drivers, preferred in Linux/Unix environment.
• Demonstrated experience debugging difficult protocol/kernel/system issues.
• Experience with network protocols, including TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Team lead for a group of engineers with responsibility for Linux and VMWare initiator stack behavior as well as Fibre Channel and NIC drivers on Pure Storage array.
• Maintain Linux kernels for internal testing.
• Documenting supported configurations for customers.
• Analyze and debug difficult Linux bugs to optimize Flasharray attachment.
• Responsible for maintaining Purity’s Fibre Channel SCSI (FCP) target driver, with driver updates for enhancements and new hardware.
• Resolve difficult Fibre Channel bugs found internally or externally and enhance resilience of Pure’s FC stack (multipathing and link health).
• Maintain NIC drivers on Pure’s storage systems; deal with middleware C++ modules.

Skills

Linux kernel development

Device drivers

VMware initiator

Team leadership

Storage protocols

C and C++

Python

Performance optimization

Troubleshooting

Networking (TCP/IP)

Tools

VMware

Fibre Channel

NIC drivers

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

Team lead for a group of engineers with responsibility for Linux and VMWare initiator stack behavior as well as Fibre Channel and NIC drivers on Pure storage array.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Kernel and Driver development team is responsible for several areas

Working for a team that deals primarily in various storage area network protocols such as Fiber Channel and Ethernet.

On the initiator side, the team will be responsible for Linux initiator behavior attached to Flasharray.

Focus is on NVME (ROCE, FC, TCP/IP) but also includes FC-SCSI (FCP) and iSCSI interfaces.

This includes software development/fixes for Linux initiator stack, debugging initiator problems, and creating compatibility documents for Purity.

For VMWare, focus is on debugging issues with VMWare as an initiator, and creating compatibility documentation.

For FibreChannel and NIC Drivers, focus is responsibility for FC-SCSI driver stack for storage side and responsibility for NIC drivers on networking side.

This includes responsibility for related code, utilities, enhancements supporting RAS, as well as debugging failures found internally and in the field.

Maintain Linux kernels for internal testing

Documenting supported configurations for customers

Responsibility for evaluating Linux initiator behavior and optimizing for Pure Storage Flasharray.

This includes correctness as well as optimizing for performances.

Will contribute bug fixes and enhancements to Linux upstream.

Analyze and debug difficult Linux bugs to optimize Flasharray attachment.

Responsible for maintaining Purity’s Fibre Channel SCSI (FCP) target driver.

Maintenance includes driver updates for enhancements, bugs fixes and new hardware.

Resolve difficult Fibre Channel bugs found internally or externally and enhancing the resilience of Pure’s FC stack.

This includes projects around multipathing and link health.

Responsible for maintaining NIC drivers on Pure’s storage systems.

Dealing with middle ware C++ modules

WHAT YOU BRING

Strong experience writing device drivers and/or kernel development for Linux/Unix.

Prefer experience in storage and/or networking drivers

Minimum 5 years of development experience, but expect that typically candidates would have 15+ years experience.

Experience designing and implementing significant components in storage protocol stacks and storage systems.

Experience with storage protocols: either SCSI (FC-SCSI or iSCSI/FCP) and/or NVME Fabrics (NVME/ROCE, NVME/TCP or NVME/FC) will be an advantage.

Experience leading other engineers technically.

Should be able to mentor more junior engineers and lead other engineers in an overall project.

Should demonstrate on time delivery with high quality.

Experience with performance analysis/optimization for storage systems or protocols

Should have VMWare experience, with understanding of their initiator stack.

Experience writing Linux storage device drivers, including some sets of Fibre Channel, NVME, ROCE, block and multipath modules.

Experience debugging difficult storage attach issues.

Experience with software development using C and C++, along with Python

Experience upstreaming Linux code is preferred

Should have experience developing test automation

Experience analyzing and optimizing storage performance

Experience writing storage or networking device drivers, preferred in Linux/Unix environment

Demonstrated experience debugging difficult protocol/kernel/system issues

Experience with network protocols, including TCP/IP.

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.