Member of Technical Staff - Linux Kernel - FlashArray

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><div id="model-response-message-contentr_08f2fe805ab12740" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color"> <h2 data-path-to-node="0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">THE ROLE</strong></h2> <p data-path-to-node="1">As the Team Lead for Initiator & Protocol Engineering, you will spearhead the critical bridge between our industry-leading FlashArray and the Linux/VMWare ecosystems. You will drive the performance and reliability of our storage protocol stacks—spanning NVMe over Fabrics and Fibre Channel—ensuring Pure Storage remains the gold standard for enterprise connectivity. Collaborating closely with cross-functional hardware and software teams, you’ll mentor a high-caliber engineering squad to solve complex kernel-level challenges and influence the global Linux upstream community.</p> <hr data-path-to-node="2"> <h2 data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></h2> <ul data-path-to-node="4"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Own the Protocol Lifecycle:</strong> Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of Linux and VMWare initiator stacks (NVMeoF, FC-SCSI, iSCSI) and target drivers to ensure seamless, high-performance integration with Pure FlashArray.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Drive System Resilience:</strong> Architect enhancements for Fibre Channel and NIC driver stacks that improve RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability), specifically focusing on multipathing logic and link health monitoring.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Leadership & Mentorship:</strong> Guide a team of senior and junior engineers through complex project deliveries, conducting deep-dive code reviews and setting the technical bar for C/C++ and Python development within the kernel space.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Solve the Impossible:</strong> Act as the final escalation point for the most challenging system-level bugs found in the field or internal testing, utilizing protocol analyzers and kernel debugging tools to provide root-cause analysis and long-term fixes.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="4,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Shape the Ecosystem:</strong> Optimize initiator behavior for maximum throughput and minimum latency, contributing key performance enhancements and bug fixes back to the Linux upstream kernel to benefit the broader storage community.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-path-to-node="5"> <h2 data-path-to-node="6"><strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">WHAT YOU BRING</strong></h2> <ul data-path-to-node="7"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Kernel & Driver Mastery:</strong> Proven expertise in Linux/Unix kernel development and writing robust device drivers, specifically within storage or networking subsystems.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Protocol Architecture:</strong> Deep technical command of storage protocols such as NVMe (TCP, ROCE, FC) or SCSI (FCP, iSCSI), including experience designing and implementing significant components of these stacks.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Leadership Impact:</strong> Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects from conception to delivery while mentoring peers and fostering a culture of high-quality, automated-first development.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Advanced Problem Solving:</strong> Expert-level debugging skills for complex system/kernel issues and a track record of using performance analysis tools to optimize storage system bottlenecks.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Location:</strong> We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the {{OFFICE_LOCATION}} office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.</p> </li> </ul> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM…