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Systems Engineer jobs at Pure Storage sit at the intersection of enterprise storage architecture and customer-facing technical depth. Pure Storage has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent for this function, supporting candidates through H-1B visa and employment-based Green Card pathways across the full hire-to-permanent-residency journey.
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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
Our mission is to help enterprises build trust through data awareness. The 1touch platform enables organizations to discover, classify, catalog, and visualize both known and unknown sensitive data across complex enterprise environments. As data privacy, governance, and cyber risk continue to evolve, we are uniquely positioned at the forefront of data security and DSPM innovation. The Consulting Systems Engineer on our data management team provides both strategic and tactical pre-sales leadership in support of the sales organization. This role is responsible for delivering technical expertise throughout the customer journey, including solution design, technical discovery, demonstrations, proof-of-concept execution, partner enablement, and technical validation. The ideal candidate combines deep data management expertise with strong business acumen and executive presence. They are comfortable navigating complex enterprise sales cycles, engaging technical and business stakeholders, and translating customer challenges into innovative solutions. This role partners cross-functionally with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Customer Success, Leadership, Account Executives, Account Managers, specialists, and channel partners to ensure alignment between market needs, customer outcomes, and product direction.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Serve as a technical advisor and trusted partner to enterprise customers, prospects, and channel partners throughout the sales process.
- Act as a role model and mentor for other Systems Engineers while providing technical leadership in partnership with sales engineering management.
- Lead technical discovery sessions to understand customer environments, business drivers, security challenges, compliance requirements, and decision-making processes.
- Architect and deliver compelling product demonstrations, workshops, executive briefings, and presentations tailored to customer use cases.
- Design, deploy, and manage Proof of Concept (POC) engagements, ensuring successful technical validation, measurable business value, and customer adoption.
- Collaborate closely with Account Executives, Account Managers, specialists, and channel partners to develop technical sales strategies and support complex enterprise sales cycles.
- Translate customer requirements into scalable solution recommendations, including deployment sizing, architectural guidance, and business-aligned outcomes.
- Connect technology solutions to measurable customer business outcomes, including technical validation, competitive positioning, and TCO considerations.
- Refine sales strategy and take command of technical responsibilities across strategic and complex opportunities.
- Contribute significant portions of, and/or lead, responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
- Deliver partner enablement and technical training to resellers, integrators, and strategic alliances.
- Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, webinars, trade shows, and executive briefing center engagements.
- Partner with Product Management, R&D, and Marketing teams to communicate customer feedback, product enhancement requests, interoperability opportunities, and market requirements.
- Liaise with product and technical marketing to produce white papers, web presentations, blogs, social posts, and other materials that support overall go-to-market plans and objectives.
- Maintain deep awareness of market trends, competitive technologies, and evolving industry landscapes to ensure differentiated solution positioning and promote thought leadership internally and externally.
- Seek out opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing and validation, and promote roadmap and planning exchanges across internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the technical solution expert in complex evaluations involving storage, infrastructure, security, and cloud-related architectures.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another technical discipline, and/or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in pre-sales, sales engineering, solutions architecture, or related customer-facing technical roles.
- Experience supporting the sales of enterprise cybersecurity, storage, networking, systems, cloud, or software solutions to enterprise accounts.
- Expertise in leading technical sales motions across discovery, solution design, demonstrations, proof-of-concept execution, and technical validation.
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, design, and implementation across multi-tiered client/server, distributed, web-based, cloud, and hybrid computing solutions.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection, governance, privacy, risk management, and security operations concepts.
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging storage and infrastructure architectures, including FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN, virtualization, and distributed environments.
- Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and VMware.
- Knowledge of Linux, NFS file systems, distributed network environments, and general systems architecture.
- Strong networking and infrastructure knowledge, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and local area networking.
- Familiarity with modern web and cloud-native architectures, including LAMP stack, scale-out vs. scale-up, microservices, containers, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with scripting and automation technologies, including Python.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex technical architectures to both technical and executive audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with data discovery, classification, DSPM, DLP, SIEM, SOAR, governance, privacy, and compliance solutions.
- Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity and data protection platforms such as BigID, Varonis, IXIA, Gigamon, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Symantec DLP, Forcepoint DLP, and Trend Micro.
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL, structured databases, cloud-native databases, and storage-intensive applications.
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
- Experience with REST APIs, Apache Kafka, Docker, and containerized environments.
- Prior experience working within high-growth cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise technology organizations.
- Experience creating thought leadership content, including blogs, webinars, presentations, white papers, and social media content.
- Prior experience targeting new prospects and converting them into clients.
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
Our mission is to help enterprises build trust through data awareness. The 1touch platform enables organizations to discover, classify, catalog, and visualize both known and unknown sensitive data across complex enterprise environments. As data privacy, governance, and cyber risk continue to evolve, we are uniquely positioned at the forefront of data security and DSPM innovation. The Consulting Systems Engineer on our data management team provides both strategic and tactical pre-sales leadership in support of the sales organization. This role is responsible for delivering technical expertise throughout the customer journey, including solution design, technical discovery, demonstrations, proof-of-concept execution, partner enablement, and technical validation. The ideal candidate combines deep data management expertise with strong business acumen and executive presence. They are comfortable navigating complex enterprise sales cycles, engaging technical and business stakeholders, and translating customer challenges into innovative solutions. This role partners cross-functionally with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Customer Success, Leadership, Account Executives, Account Managers, specialists, and channel partners to ensure alignment between market needs, customer outcomes, and product direction.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Serve as a technical advisor and trusted partner to enterprise customers, prospects, and channel partners throughout the sales process.
- Act as a role model and mentor for other Systems Engineers while providing technical leadership in partnership with sales engineering management.
- Lead technical discovery sessions to understand customer environments, business drivers, security challenges, compliance requirements, and decision-making processes.
- Architect and deliver compelling product demonstrations, workshops, executive briefings, and presentations tailored to customer use cases.
- Design, deploy, and manage Proof of Concept (POC) engagements, ensuring successful technical validation, measurable business value, and customer adoption.
- Collaborate closely with Account Executives, Account Managers, specialists, and channel partners to develop technical sales strategies and support complex enterprise sales cycles.
- Translate customer requirements into scalable solution recommendations, including deployment sizing, architectural guidance, and business-aligned outcomes.
- Connect technology solutions to measurable customer business outcomes, including technical validation, competitive positioning, and TCO considerations.
- Refine sales strategy and take command of technical responsibilities across strategic and complex opportunities.
- Contribute significant portions of, and/or lead, responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
- Deliver partner enablement and technical training to resellers, integrators, and strategic alliances.
- Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, webinars, trade shows, and executive briefing center engagements.
- Partner with Product Management, R&D, and Marketing teams to communicate customer feedback, product enhancement requests, interoperability opportunities, and market requirements.
- Liaise with product and technical marketing to produce white papers, web presentations, blogs, social posts, and other materials that support overall go-to-market plans and objectives.
- Maintain deep awareness of market trends, competitive technologies, and evolving industry landscapes to ensure differentiated solution positioning and promote thought leadership internally and externally.
- Seek out opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing and validation, and promote roadmap and planning exchanges across internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the technical solution expert in complex evaluations involving storage, infrastructure, security, and cloud-related architectures.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another technical discipline, and/or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in pre-sales, sales engineering, solutions architecture, or related customer-facing technical roles.
- Experience supporting the sales of enterprise cybersecurity, storage, networking, systems, cloud, or software solutions to enterprise accounts.
- Expertise in leading technical sales motions across discovery, solution design, demonstrations, proof-of-concept execution, and technical validation.
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, design, and implementation across multi-tiered client/server, distributed, web-based, cloud, and hybrid computing solutions.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection, governance, privacy, risk management, and security operations concepts.
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging storage and infrastructure architectures, including FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN, virtualization, and distributed environments.
- Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and VMware.
- Knowledge of Linux, NFS file systems, distributed network environments, and general systems architecture.
- Strong networking and infrastructure knowledge, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and local area networking.
- Familiarity with modern web and cloud-native architectures, including LAMP stack, scale-out vs. scale-up, microservices, containers, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with scripting and automation technologies, including Python.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex technical architectures to both technical and executive audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with data discovery, classification, DSPM, DLP, SIEM, SOAR, governance, privacy, and compliance solutions.
- Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity and data protection platforms such as BigID, Varonis, IXIA, Gigamon, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Symantec DLP, Forcepoint DLP, and Trend Micro.
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL, structured databases, cloud-native databases, and storage-intensive applications.
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
- Experience with REST APIs, Apache Kafka, Docker, and containerized environments.
- Prior experience working within high-growth cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise technology organizations.
- Experience creating thought leadership content, including blogs, webinars, presentations, white papers, and social media content.
- Prior experience targeting new prospects and converting them into clients.
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 Systems Engineer Jobs at Pure Storage
Align your credentials to Pure Storage's SE stack
Pure Storage Systems Engineers are expected to demonstrate hands-on depth with FlashArray, FlashBlade, and Portworx. Before applying, build verifiable experience with all-flash storage, Kubernetes environments, or VMware integration so your resume maps directly to their technical requirements.
Target roles by territory and segment
Pure Storage structures its SE teams by geographic territory and customer segment, from commercial accounts to enterprise and public sector. Filtering open roles by region helps you identify where sponsorship activity for Systems Engineers is currently concentrated and where hiring is active.
Clarify sponsorship scope before your final interview
Ask the recruiter specifically whether the role supports H-1B transfer, new cap-subject filing, or both. Pure Storage hires across all stages, but confirming this before the offer stage prevents delays if your current status requires a cap-subject petition in the April lottery window.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active Systems Engineer openings
Sponsorship-eligible SE roles at Pure Storage can open and close quickly across territories. Use Migrate Mate to filter Pure Storage listings specifically for Systems Engineer positions that match your visa type, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is confirmed, not assumed.
Understand how OPT timing affects your start date
If you're on F-1 OPT, coordinate your target start date with Pure Storage's recruiting team early. STEM OPT extensions give you up to 36 months of work authorization, but your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, which Pure Storage is, making STEM extension eligibility straightforward.
Prepare for PERM by documenting specialized experience early
For Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3, DOL's PERM process requires proving your qualifications match the job's minimum requirements. Keep detailed records of your storage architecture projects, certifications, and client-facing technical work from day one to support future PERM documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pure Storage sponsor H-1B visas for Systems Engineers?
Yes, Pure Storage sponsors H-1B visas for Systems Engineer roles. The company supports both cap-subject petitions filed during the annual April lottery and H-1B transfers for candidates already holding valid H-1B status with another employer. If you're mid-status, a transfer typically allows you to start without waiting for a new lottery cycle, subject to USCIS approval.
How do I apply for Systems Engineer jobs at Pure Storage?
Apply directly through Pure Storage's careers portal, or use Migrate Mate to browse verified Systems Engineer openings at Pure Storage filtered by visa sponsorship type. Before applying, confirm the role's territory alignment with your target location and that your technical background covers their storage and cloud infrastructure stack, since SE roles are evaluated on domain depth, not just general IT experience.
Which visa types does Pure Storage commonly sponsor for Systems Engineers?
Pure Storage sponsors a range of visa categories for Systems Engineers, including H-1B, F-1 OPT and CPT, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals, J-1 visa, and employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories. The availability of each pathway depends on your current status, the specific role, and where you are in the sponsorship timeline.
What qualifications does Pure Storage expect from Systems Engineer candidates?
Pure Storage SE roles typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, combined with hands-on experience in enterprise storage, networking, or cloud infrastructure. Practical exposure to Pure Storage products, competitive platforms, or container-based environments is a strong differentiator. Client-facing presales experience is valued for most territory-based SE positions.
How do I plan my visa timeline when pursuing a Systems Engineer role at Pure Storage?
Timeline depends on your current visa status. If you need a cap-subject H-1B, USCIS opens registration each March for an October 1 start date, meaning you may need to bridge with OPT or another status for several months. If you're transferring an existing H-1B, the process can move faster, often in eight to twelve weeks with standard processing. Confirm the filing approach with Pure Storage's immigration team after receiving your offer.