Engineering Manager - VIFA

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 You will spearhead the engineering team responsible for redefining how mission-critical data lives in cloud-native and virtualized ecosystems. By leading the development of our next-generation Modern Virtualization platform, you ensure Pure Storage remains the gold standard for Kubernetes, Nutanix, and OpenStack integrations. You will collaborate closely with global Product and Architecture leads to bridge the gap between traditional enterprise storage and the high-velocity world of container orchestration, delivering seamless storage mobility for our largest global customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and grow a team of engineers: Working on the OpenShift (Kubernetes), OpenStack and/or Nutanix stacks, building core infrastructure and platform services for FlashArray and FlashBlade.

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Architect Platform Excellence: Lead the design and delivery of native Kubernetes (CSI) and virtualization integrations, ensuring high-performance storage automation that enables customers to run stateful applications at scale.

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Drive Engineering Velocity: Own the full development lifecycle—from sprint planning to global release—by implementing AI-driven development practices that optimize code quality and team throughput.

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Cultivate High-Performance Talent: Build a world-class engineering culture by hiring diverse talent and providing the technical mentorship and career coaching necessary for engineers to solve complex distributed systems problems.

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Bridge Global Innovation: Act as a critical nexus between our Bangalore and Santa Clara engineering hubs, aligning technical roadmaps and cross-functional dependencies to ensure a unified product vision.

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Champion Product Quality: Partner with QA and Support teams to define and meet rigorous reliability KPIs, ensuring our modern virtualization stack maintains the "always-on" reputation Pure Storage is known for.

WHAT YOU BRING

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Technical Leadership in Distributed Systems: Proven ability to lead engineering teams through the complexities of cloud-native architectures, container orchestration (Kubernetes), or enterprise virtualization stacks.

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Full-Stack Engineering Fluency: Deep technical proficiency in systems programming (such as Go, Java, or C++) with the ability to provide meaningful code reviews and architectural guidance on core infrastructure services.

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Strategic Execution: A track record of managing complex project lifecycles and hitting delivery milestones in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across multiple geographies.

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People Growth Mindset: Demonstrated experience in building inclusive teams, fostering professional development, and managing performance to help every engineer reach their full potential.

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Location: We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Bangalore office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

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 [email protected] 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.