Manager, Enterprise Systems Engineering - MO/MN

Everpure; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 156,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Incentive pay

Job summary

Everpure (Formerly Pure Storage) is seeking a dynamic Systems Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing Enterprise pre‑sales team responsible for modernizing data strategies with all‑flash storage, cloud, and AI‑driven solutions. You’ll coach engineers, guide customer outcomes, and shape the future of data-driven enterprises.

In this role you will develop talent, refine sales strategy, translate customer needs into solutions, and advocate for the team while aligning with Everpure values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience leading high performing Sales Engineers.
• 10+ years experience selling storage, networking or systems solutions to large accounts.
• Deep understanding of multi-tiered client/server and web-based computing solutions.
• Experience setting team strategy to acquire new prospects and convert them into clients.
• Knowledge of storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN).
• Strong knowledge of cloud native architectures and provisioning automation.
• Knowledge of VMWare, LAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP and networking.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective people development in a rapidly evolving technical space.
• Act as an employee advocate focused on team development with high EQ.
• Drive operational excellence; create a team support structure for technical demand.
• Lead by example following Everpure Values: Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership, Customer-first.
• Develop understanding of customers' business drivers and decision making.
• Highlight advantages of an Everpure Storage solution.
• Refine sales strategy and tactics, handling technical responsibilities.
• Delight customers and teammates with technical leadership in storage products and architectures.
• Enable team to translate customer needs into innovative solutions.
• Encourage interoperability testing and roadmap planning.
• Move with market trends and competitive landscape.

Skills

Management experience

Sales engineering

System architecture

Strategy development

Storage architectures

Cloud native & automation

Networking (VMware, LAN, Ethernet, TCP

Interpersonal communication

Tools

VMware

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

Everpure (Formerly Pure Storage) is looking for a dynamic Systems Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing team in our Enterprise organization. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide talented pre‑sales Systems Engineers who help some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies modernize their data strategies with industry‑leading all‑flash storage, cloud, and AI‑driven data solutions. If you’re passionate about coaching technical talent, elevating customer outcomes, and shaping the future of data‑driven enterprises, this is your opportunity to make a visible impact at one of the fastest‑growing companies in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate effective people development in a rapidly evolving technical space
• Act as an employee advocate who is focused on team and people development, demonstrating high EQ
• Have a desire to drive operational excellence; create a team support creation and validation of technical demand
• Lead by example, living the Everpure Values: Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership, Customer-first
• Develop an exhaustive understanding of what drives a customer’s business and what motivates their decision making
• Passionately bring to light the advantages of an Everpure Storage solution
• Refine sales strategy and tactics, taking command of technical responsibilities
• Delight customers and teammates with your technical leadership and domain expertise on storage products, distributed storage architectures, file systems, and competitive storage offerings in the DAS, NAS and SAN product spaces
• Enable team to:
  • Capture requirements and translate Customer’s business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity
  • Author responses to RFI & RFPs when needed
  • Seek out and spur new opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing/validation
  • Promote mutual roadmap and planning exchanges
• Move with market trends and competitive landscape to promote thought leadership within our organization

What You Bring

• 5+ years of Management experience leading high performing Sales Engineers selling in Enterprise Accounts
• 10+ years experience supporting the sales of storage, networking or systems solutions to a combination of large accounts and data centers
• Deep understanding of the architecture, design and implementation of multi-tiered client/server and web-based computing solutions
• Prior experience in setting team strategy to acquire new prospects and converting them into clients
• Knowledge of business impact of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN)
• Strong knowledge of digital transformation to a Cloud Native architecture, On-Prem, Public Cloud, Provisioning Automation, and Containers
• Knowledge of VMWare, Local Area Networking, Ethernet, TCP/IP and general networking
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills

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.

The Annual Base Salary Range Is

$156,100—$234,500 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 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 [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.