Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Systems Engineering

Engg; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Incentive pay

Job summary

Everpure, part of Pure Storage, seeks a seasoned Hardware Design Engineer for the Datastore team in Santa Clara. You will lead SSD hardware design from concept to production, contribute across architecture, design, validation, and sustaining, and drive interoperability tests with servers and storages.

You will diagnose HW issues, apply PCIe/DDR/NAND knowledge, and evaluate tradeoffs in mechanical, thermal, power, and signal integrity. Mentorship is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hardware design and development including schematic, layout, and component selection.
• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or similar field.
• Experience with SSD hardware designs.
• Validation at electrical, SI, protocol and functional levels.
• Experience with high speed oscilloscopes and differential probes.
• Strong scripting in Python, Bash, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, implement, and debug SSD hardware designs from concept through production.
• Contribute to architecture, design, documentation, validation, and sustaining of the datastore hardware.
• Drive interoperability testing across server/storage systems and SSDs.
• Diagnose HW issues with internal teams, external partners, and JDMs.
• Apply knowledge of PCIe, DDR, NAND, SPI, and I2C in design decisions.
• Evaluate mechanical, thermal, power, and signal integrity tradeoffs.
• Review test plans with diagnostics/test engineers to ensure coverage.
• Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations for field issues.
• Incorporate automation and AI to enhance SSD design and validation processes.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Hardware design

Schematic design

PCB layout

SSD hardware

Electrical validation

Python scripting

BASH scripting

Oscilloscopes

Team mentoring

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

BASH

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

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Design Engineer for Pure’s Datastore team. The Pure Engineering Team builds the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, energy-efficient and TCO-optimised storage solution. As part of this team, you will help productize this differentiated storage solution for our customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Plan, lead, implement, and debug SSD hardware designs from concept through production.
• Contribute to all phases of the product lifecycle, including architecture, design, documentation, validation, and sustaining.
• Drive interoperability testing across server/storage systems and SSDs.
• Diagnose and resolve HW-related issues in collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and JDMs.
• Apply deep knowledge of major bus technologies such as PCIe, DDR, NAND, SPI, and I2C.
• Evaluate system-level tradeoffs in mechanical, thermal, power, and signal integrity design.
• Work with diagnostics/test engineers by reviewing test plans to ensure proper coverage.
• Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations to support field issues and customer escalations.
• Incorporate automation and AI to enhance SSD design and validation processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 7+ years of Hardware design and development including schematic, layout, and component selection.
• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or similar fields.
• Experience working on SSD hardware designs.
• Experience in validating hardware at the electrical, SI, protocol and functional levels.
• Experience with high speed oscilloscopes and differential probes.
• Strong experience with scripting languages (Python, BASH, etc).
• Detail-oriented, analytical, process savvy, and customer focused.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced changing business environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The annual base salary range is: $150,000 - $270,000 USD #LI-ONSITE

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.
• Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.