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SSD Qualification Engineer

Pure Storage


Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 180000 - 270000
Posted: 26 August 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were 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 workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.

THE ROLE

Join our team as an SSD Qualification Engineer where you will drive the end-to-end quality reliability and readiness of next-generation storage solutions across their entire product this hands-on technical leadership role you will bridge the gap between firmware engineering customer requirements and scalable test automation to deliver rock-solid enterprise drives. You will own joint-qualification strategies with key partners architect advanced validation pipelines and directly influence product ship readiness through data-backed risk assessments.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Lead Customer Qualification & Readiness Strategy: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex customer workloads and deployment scenarios into comprehensive qualification plans including customer Joint Qual defining clear entry/exit criteria and driving sign-off for release.
  • Drive SSD Firmware & Feature Validation: Architect and execute rigorous test suites across regression fault injection and stress scenarios to validate firmware interactions with NAND controllers and PCIe/NVMe protocols.
  • Build Scalable Test Automation & Infrastructure: Design maintain and integrate Python-based test frameworks into CI/CD pipelines to turn one-off validation tasks into automated repeatable and observable test suites.
  • Solve Complex System Failures: Isolate root causes across firmware hardware NAND and storage platform layers using telemetry and debug tools collaborating directly with firmware engineers to verify fixes.
  • Elevate Engineering Standards & Metrics: Establish data pipelines and dashboards that track health indicators telemetry and test results while mentoring team members to continuously evolve validation methodologies.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Core Storage & Validation Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of SSD fundamentals (NAND behavior endurance retention and error mechanisms) PCIe/NVMe protocols and experience executing qualification programs in Linux environments.
  • Software & Automation Skills: Proficiency in Python for building automated test frameworks tooling and data-analysis workflows alongside experience integrating suites into CI/CD workflows like Jenkins and Git.
  • Troubleshooting & Technical Leadership: Ability to analyze multi-layer system failures formulate hypotheses using logs and traces and lead technical validation domains or projects through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Clear Technical Communication: Capability to translate complex test data telemetry and technical findings into concise actionable risk assessments for both engineering partners and business stakeholders.
  • Location: We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Everpures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.

#LI-ONSITE

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:

$180000 - $270000 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 Fortunes Best Workplaces in Technology Fortunes 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 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 if youre invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats 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.


Required Experience:

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