Hardware Engineering Manager
Leads a hardware engineering team at Pure Storage building high-performance storage systems, owning the full hardware lifecycle from architecture, schematic capture, and PCB layout through validation, failure analysis, and production release. Core focus: x86 compute, storage, networking, and high-speed I/O hardware.
- Compensation
- $217K–$359K / yr
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Masters with 5+ years of professional work experience, or Bachelors with 7+ years
- 3+ years as a Hardware Engineering Manager
- Experience managing, mentoring, or leading hardware engineering teams
- Strong background in hardware design, x86 architectures, networking, high-speed interfaces, and system-level integration
- Experience architecting or supporting complex systems involving compute, storage, networking, and I/O
- Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, thermal performance, and electrical validation
- Experience qualifying CPUs, DDR memory, NICs, SSDs, power supplies, voltage-regulator circuits, and other system components
- Experience defining and automating hardware qualification processes
- Experience working with diagnostics engineers and providing technical direction on test coverage and validation strategy
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational judgment, and analytical skills
Nice to have
- Experience in hyperscale, enterprise hardware, storage, server, or networking environments
Full description
Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.
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
Everpure is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a team developing and supporting high-performance storage systems. This role oversees the full hardware lifecycle, from design through production and customer support. The ideal candidate is a strong technical and people leader who can set direction, deliver results, and collaborate across the organization.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers.
- Set technical direction and execution plans for complex compute, storage, networking, and I/O systems.
- Own team delivery across architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, eDVT, qualification, failure analysis, and production release.
- Harden and evolve hardware validation and qualification strategies, including automated testing, system stress testing, and coverage reviews.
- Drive root-cause and failure-analysis efforts for internal issues and customer escalations, ensuring corrective actions improve product robustness.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Test, Quality, and JDM/OEM partners to transition new hardware subsystems into production.
- Build scalable engineering processes, automation, documentation standards, and “Quality by Design” practices.
- Hire and retain top hardware engineering talent while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate program status, risks, tradeoffs, and resource needs clearly to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
WHAT YOU BRING
- A Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with either:
- Masters with 5+ years of professional work experience.
- Bachelors with 7+ years of professional work experience
- 3+ years as a Hardware Engineering Manager
- Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, or leading hardware engineering teams.
- Strong background in hardware design, x86 architectures, networking, high-speed interfaces, and system-level integration.