Member of Technical Staff

About the role

You will join as a Firmware Engineer to design and develop the firmware for our industry-leading DirectFlash™ SSD Modules, directly shaping the next generation of data storage infrastructure. In this role, you lead with innovative thinking to build robust, high-performance solutions that power our technology stack from the ground up. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software engineering teams to bring new components to life and ensure seamless integration. Your work changes the world by creating the foundational storage systems that enable powerful, reliable, and efficient data platforms. If you are ready to seize endless opportunities and leave your mark, this is your chance to join the smartest team in the industry and make a lasting impact.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and test firmware for our DirectFlash™ SSD Modules, leveraging your expertise in C/C++ to build robust, high-performance solutions.
• Lead the bring-up and integration of new hardware components, developing low-level firmware features to enable next-generation storage products.
• Investigate and debug complex firmware and hardware issues, creating advanced failure analysis tools and processes to ensure product reliability.
• Automate internal development workflows, including continuous integration and automated testing, to accelerate our engineering and release cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements, align with product roadmaps, and support system-level validation.
• Optimize firmware for performance, stability, and scalability to meet the demanding needs of enterprise storage environments.
• Implement diagnostic and monitoring capabilities that provide insight into drive health, performance, and operational status.
• Support qualification and compliance activities, ensuring firmware deliverables meet industry standards and internal quality criteria.
• Document firmware architecture, interfaces, and procedures to enable knowledge sharing and smooth handovers.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining development processes, tools, and practices across the firmware stack.
• Partner with software engineers to deliver integrated solutions that maximize the potential of our storage modules.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance, code reviews, and technical leadership within the firmware domain.
• Explore emerging storage technologies and evaluate new methods to enhance reliability, latency, and endurance.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by proposing creative solutions and challenging existing assumptions about data storage.

Requirements

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• You possess a strong foundation in firmware development for embedded systems, with a deep understanding of hardware and software interactions.
• You demonstrate proficiency in C/C++ and experience with scripting languages like Python for testing, automation, and tooling.
• You have hands-on experience with embedded software or firmware, including microcontrollers and hardware bring-up.
• You have a proven ability to debug complex issues and develop effective tools for failure analysis.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment with evolving requirements.
• You can communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with engineers across disciplines in a team-based setting.
• You are expected to work from the Taiwan office in compliance with company policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

Nice to have

• Experience with NAND flash memory, SSD controllers, or storage protocol interfaces such as NVMe.
• Familiarity with hardware description languages or FPGA-based prototyping.
• Contributions to open-source storage or firmware projects.
• Background in high-reliability or safety-critical storage systems.

Practical notes

• This role is based in Taipei City, Taiwan.
• You are expected to work from the Taiwan office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.
• Employment terms and compensation details are subject to the source information and company policy.

We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers within a fast-moving and ambitious environment. We provide space and support for your continuous growth, having been recognized as Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®. You will build up each other and set aside ego for the greater good, reinforcing a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. You can learn more about these benefits at purebenefits.com. If you require accommodations or accessibility support during any stage of our hiring process, please reach out to TA-Ops at TA-Ops@purestorage.com so we can assist you. We are dedicated to building a strong and inclusive team where every voice matters and where uniqueness is embraced, ensuring that everyone finds their rightful place within our growing community of engineers and collaborators.