About this PCIe Hardware Engineer, Systems role at Everpure
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
We are seeking a highly motivated PCIe Hardware System Engineer, New Grad, for Pure’s Datastore team. Pure builds the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, energy-efficient and TCO-optimized storage solution. As part of this team, you will help validate and productize this differentiated storage solution for our customers. You will work with senior engineers across hardware, firmware, validation, and system teams to debug PCIe and NVMe issues, improve test coverage, and build automation that improves engineering efficiency.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Support PCIe, NVMe, and SMBus issue triage raised during bring-up, validation, and regression testing.
- Reproduce failures in the lab and collect key debug data such as logs, analyzer traces, and platform state.
- Assist with PCIe Gen5 and Gen6 interface validation under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Help develop and execute validation test plans for early chip bring-up and throughout the product development cycle.
- Write Python, Bash, or similar scripts to automate test execution, log collection, and result analysis.
- Analyze PCIe logs and traces to help identify failure patterns such as link training issues, degraded link speed, width reduction, and correctable errors.
- Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to narrow down issues at the system, protocol, or implementation level.
- Document test results, debug findings, and open issues clearly and consistently.
- Contribute to better validation workflows by leveraging automation and AI-based tooling where appropriate.
- Learn how to use lab equipment such as PCIe analyzers, exercisers, oscilloscopes, I2C analyzers, and UART tools for structured debug.
- We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.
WHAT YOU BRING
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Internship, academic project, research, or lab experience in one or more of the following areas:
- PCIe
- NVMe
- storage systems
- embedded systems
- server platforms
- high-speed interfaces
- Fundamental understanding of PCIe architecture and protocol concepts.
- Familiarity with Linux environments and basic debug workflows.
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automation or data analysis.
- Basic understanding of C/C++ to read firmware source code and follow debug flows across hardware and firmware boundaries.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work through complex issues methodically.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn in a fast-paced engineering environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coursework or project experience with PCIe LTSSM, link training, protocol analyzers, or signal integrity concepts.
- Exposure to NVMe architecture, SSD behavior, or storage protocol testing.
- Familiarity with lab tools such as protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or serial/UART tools.
- Experience building test scripts, parsers, dashboards, or lightweight automation tools.
- Exposure to ARM, x86, BIOS, firmware, or low-level system bring-up.
- Basic understanding of AI tools such as Codex, Claude Code, or similar assistants, and basic understanding of RAG, agents, skills, and harness engineering. At Pure, we use AI in our daily work, so candidates should be comfortable learning and applying AI tools to improve debug, triage, automation, and validation efficiency.
#LI-ONSITE
Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
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.
