Hardware Validation Engineer

Pure Storage, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Wellness resources

Company-sponsored team events

Job summary

Pure Storage, Inc. is looking for an Everpure Hardware Validation Engineer in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will define test plans, validate peripherals, and work with leading-edge technologies. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years of related experience.

Join a company recognized for its innovation and growth in the tech industry, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in hardware validation with proficiency in debugging.
• Experience in evaluating design robustness and hardware qualifications.
• Ability to write clear validation reports and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Define test plans and validate peripherals used in Everpure products.
• Perform lab characterization of peripherals and run stress tests.
• Drive peripheral qualification efforts for various technologies.

Skills

Debugging bus technologies like I2C, PCIe, DDR5

Scripting skills in Python, Bash, Linux

Strong knowledge of peripheral technologies

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Jira and bug tracking

Education

BSEE or MSEE in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

Tableau

Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

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 an Everpure Hardware Validation Engineer, you will work alongside some of the best engineering teams and technical leaders in the industry. In this role, you will drive hardware product validation for both new and existing products while continuously improving validation methodologies to ensure best-in‑class quality and reliability.

You will stay current with the latest peripheral technologies, including their signal integrity and thermal requirements, and work with leading‑edge x86 CPU, memory, I/O, networking, and storage technologies. This role offers the opportunity to expand your technical depth, grow your skill set, and make a meaningful impact across the product lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Defining test plans and validating peripherals used in Everpure FlashArray products.
• Performing hands‑on lab characterization of peripherals used in new designs and currently shipping arrays.
• Assisting with lab‑based thermal modeling and running stress tests to characterize power under different operating conditions.
• Using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and SERDES tools to evaluate design robustness.
• Debugging bus technologies such as I2C, PCIe, DDR5, and related interfaces.
• Writing clear validation reports and communicating results to cross‑functional engineering teams, including hardware, software, and operations.
• Driving peripheral qualification efforts for technologies including optical interfaces such as SFP and QSFP, DAC cables, PCIe cards including Ethernet and Fibre Channel adapters, boot drives, DRAM, and x86 CPUs.
• Supporting reviews of hardware designs and JDM validation reports, while assisting software and diagnostics engineering with lab debug.
• Owning products from cradle to grave, including reviewing field failures, driving down failure rates, and performing root cause analysis on abnormalities.

WHAT YOU BRING

• BSEE or MSEE in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience. Strong candidates with less experience may also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of the areas above and excellent debug skills.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, Linux, or similar environments.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, Tableau, and similar tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong execution and schedule discipline.
• Solid experience using Jira and other bug‑tracking tools.
• Experience setting up switches and servers.

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.

Join us and bring your best.

Bring your bold.

Pure and simple.