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Pure Storage hires Sales Engineers to bridge technical depth and enterprise sales, working with customers on flash storage, cloud, and data infrastructure solutions. The company sponsors a range of visa types for this function, making it a realistic target if you're an international candidate with pre-sales or solutions engineering experience.
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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
Are you passionate about driving innovation in the data storage industry? Are you skilled in crafting technical solutions that exceed customer expectations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Everpure (formerly Pure Storage), a leader in the data storage and flash technology space, is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in understanding our customers' unique challenges and tailoring Everpure solutions to meet their specific needs. Collaborating closely with the sales team, you will act as a technical expert during the sales process, helping to showcase the value of our products and services.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop an exhaustive understanding of what drives a customer’s business and what motivates their decision making
- Connect the dots from technology solutions, inclusive of the Everpure portfolio and others from the ecosystem, to measurable customer business outcomes
- Partner closely with account managers, specialists and channel partners to create a seamless and holistic customer experience and strategy to drive revenue growth and net new business
- Delight customers and teammates with your technical leadership and domain expertise on storage products, distributed storage architectures, file systems, and competitive storage offerings in the DAS, NAS and SAN product spaces
- Take control of evaluations, benchmarks and system configurations
- Build and deliver technical product and architecture presentations with vigor to customers and lock in the technical win with clients and prospective accounts
- Capture requirements and translate Customer’s business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity
- Seek out and spur new opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing/validation
- Promote mutual roadmap and planning exchanges
- Liaise with product and technical marketing to produce materials (i.e. whitepaper, web presentations) that support overall alliance plans and objectives
- Stay current with the competition and ensure that materials accurately reflect the latest, differentiated solution positioning
- Move with market trends and competitive landscape to promote thought leadership within our organization
- Lead by example living the Everpure Values: Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership and Customer-first
WHAT YOU BRING
- Pre-sales experience is required
- 5 or more years of relevant experience, mixed among technology, design, and communications required. Experience supporting the sales of enterprise storage, networking, systems, cloud, or software to enterprise accounts preferred
- Deep understanding of the architecture, design and implementation of multi-tiered client/server and web-based computing solutions
- Must have a familiarity with modern web architecture a plus (LAMP stack, scale-out vs scale-up architectures, AWS well-architected framework, microservices architecture)
- Prior experience in targeting new prospects and converting them into clients
- Contribute significant portions and/or lead responses to RFPs, RFQs and RFIs
- Superior knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN)
- Previous experience with Linux, NFS file systems and Linux distributed network environment
- Installation/configuration of distributed computing, multiprocessing, virtual memory subsystem, storage subsystems architecture, shared memory architectures, cache architectures, windowing systems
- Strong knowledge of digital transformation to a Cloud Native architecture, On-Prem, Public Cloud, Provisioning Automation, and Containers
- Knowledge of VMware, Local Area Networking, Ethernet, TCP/IP and general networking
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, containers, k8s and microservices architectures a plus
- Curiosity and passion around technology and explaining and showing new technology platforms and concepts to customers
- Familiarity with storage-intensive applications and their requirements such as structured databases (SQL, Oracle) is highly desirable
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
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 TA-Ops@purestorage.com 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.
INTRODUCTION
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
Are you passionate about driving innovation in the data storage industry? Are you skilled in crafting technical solutions that exceed customer expectations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Everpure (formerly Pure Storage), a leader in the data storage and flash technology space, is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in understanding our customers' unique challenges and tailoring Everpure solutions to meet their specific needs. Collaborating closely with the sales team, you will act as a technical expert during the sales process, helping to showcase the value of our products and services.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop an exhaustive understanding of what drives a customer’s business and what motivates their decision making
- Connect the dots from technology solutions, inclusive of the Everpure portfolio and others from the ecosystem, to measurable customer business outcomes
- Partner closely with account managers, specialists and channel partners to create a seamless and holistic customer experience and strategy to drive revenue growth and net new business
- Delight customers and teammates with your technical leadership and domain expertise on storage products, distributed storage architectures, file systems, and competitive storage offerings in the DAS, NAS and SAN product spaces
- Take control of evaluations, benchmarks and system configurations
- Build and deliver technical product and architecture presentations with vigor to customers and lock in the technical win with clients and prospective accounts
- Capture requirements and translate Customer’s business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity
- Seek out and spur new opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing/validation
- Promote mutual roadmap and planning exchanges
- Liaise with product and technical marketing to produce materials (i.e. whitepaper, web presentations) that support overall alliance plans and objectives
- Stay current with the competition and ensure that materials accurately reflect the latest, differentiated solution positioning
- Move with market trends and competitive landscape to promote thought leadership within our organization
- Lead by example living the Everpure Values: Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership and Customer-first
WHAT YOU BRING
- Pre-sales experience is required
- 5 or more years of relevant experience, mixed among technology, design, and communications required. Experience supporting the sales of enterprise storage, networking, systems, cloud, or software to enterprise accounts preferred
- Deep understanding of the architecture, design and implementation of multi-tiered client/server and web-based computing solutions
- Must have a familiarity with modern web architecture a plus (LAMP stack, scale-out vs scale-up architectures, AWS well-architected framework, microservices architecture)
- Prior experience in targeting new prospects and converting them into clients
- Contribute significant portions and/or lead responses to RFPs, RFQs and RFIs
- Superior knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN)
- Previous experience with Linux, NFS file systems and Linux distributed network environment
- Installation/configuration of distributed computing, multiprocessing, virtual memory subsystem, storage subsystems architecture, shared memory architectures, cache architectures, windowing systems
- Strong knowledge of digital transformation to a Cloud Native architecture, On-Prem, Public Cloud, Provisioning Automation, and Containers
- Knowledge of VMware, Local Area Networking, Ethernet, TCP/IP and general networking
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, containers, k8s and microservices architectures a plus
- Curiosity and passion around technology and explaining and showing new technology platforms and concepts to customers
- Familiarity with storage-intensive applications and their requirements such as structured databases (SQL, Oracle) is highly desirable
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
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 TA-Ops@purestorage.com 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Sales Engineer Jobs at Pure Storage Jobs
Translate your pre-sales experience into Pure's language
Pure Storage Sales Engineer roles center on technical discovery, proof-of-concept delivery, and competitive positioning against legacy storage vendors. Reframe your resume around those motions specifically, not generic 'customer-facing' work.
Clarify your OPT timeline before applying
F-1 OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies. Know exactly where you are in that window before interviews start, so you can answer sponsorship timeline questions without hesitation.
Target Pure Storage's enterprise and public sector teams
Pure consistently hires Sales Engineers aligned to verticals like financial services, healthcare, and federal. Roles tied to these segments often have longer sales cycles and stronger business justification for sponsoring specialized technical talent.
Understand how your LCA wage tier affects your offer
Before Pure Storage files your H-1B petition, the Department of Labor requires a certified Labor Condition Application confirming your salary meets the prevailing wage for your location and job level. Knowing the DOL wage tiers for Sales Engineer roles in your target metro helps you assess whether an offer is structured to clear that bar.
Ask specifically about cap-exempt filing options
If you've previously held H-1B status and haven't exhausted your six-year limit, Pure can file a transfer outside the annual cap. Confirm your status history with USCIS before assuming you need to wait for the next lottery cycle.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Sales Engineer roles at Pure Storage
Filtering for roles by sponsor history and job function saves time when you're targeting a specific company. Migrate Mate lets you browse Sales Engineer openings at Pure Storage and other sponsors, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
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Find Sales Engineer at Pure Storage JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Pure Storage sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Engineers?
Yes, Pure Storage sponsors H-1B visas for Sales Engineer roles. The company has an active sponsorship track record for technical and pre-sales positions, and H-1B is the most common visa pathway for international candidates moving into full-time employment. If you're on OPT or a TN visa, Pure can also support a status change to H-1B through the annual cap lottery or, if you've held H-1B status before, through a cap-exempt transfer.
Which visa types are commonly used for Sales Engineer roles at Pure Storage?
H-1B is the most widely used visa for Sales Engineers at technology companies like Pure Storage. F-1 OPT and CPT are common entry points for recent graduates before transitioning to H-1B. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. For candidates with specialized or internationally recognized credentials, Pure also sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways, typically after a period of employment.
What qualifications or experience does Pure Storage expect for Sales Engineer candidates?
Pure Storage Sales Engineer roles typically require hands-on experience with enterprise infrastructure, storage, or cloud platforms, combined with the ability to run technical evaluations and support sales cycles. A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is the standard baseline. Familiarity with competitors like NetApp, Dell EMC, or Hitachi Vantara is frequently mentioned in job descriptions, along with experience presenting to technical and executive audiences.
How do I apply for Sales Engineer jobs at Pure Storage?
You can browse and apply for open Sales Engineer roles at Pure Storage through Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions from employers with confirmed visa sponsorship histories. This lets you filter specifically for Pure Storage openings rather than sorting through postings where sponsorship availability is unclear. Once you identify a role, applications typically go through Pure Storage's careers portal, followed by a recruiter screen, technical assessment, and panel interviews with the sales and systems engineering team.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take when starting a Sales Engineer role at Pure Storage?
Timeline depends on which visa type applies to your situation. For H-1B, the standard USCIS processing window runs several months after the April 1 filing date, with an October 1 employment start. Premium processing can reduce the USCIS adjudication window to 15 business days, though Pure Storage decides whether to elect it. If you're on OPT, you can start working immediately while the H-1B petition is pending, provided you filed before your OPT expired and have a valid OPT extension receipt.
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