Manager, Systems Engineering, Commercial
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 workwork that changes the worldis 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
Pure Storage is looking for a dynamic Systems Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing team in our Commercial organization. In this pivotal role, you'll guide talented pre-sales Systems Engineers who help some of the world's largest and most innovative companies modernize their data strategies with industry-leading all-flash storage, cloud, and AI-driven data solutions. If you're passionate about coaching technical talent, elevating customer outcomes, and shaping the future of data-driven enterprises, this is your opportunity to make a visible impact at one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate effective people development in a rapidly evolving technical space
- Act as an employee advocate who is focused on team and people development, demonstrating high EQ
- Have a desire to drive operational excellence; create a team support creation and validation of technical demand
- Lead by example, living the Pure Values : Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership, Customer-first
- Develop an exhaustive understanding of what drives a customer's business and what motivates their decision making
- Passionately bring to light the advantages of a Pure Storage solution
- Refine sales strategy and tactics, taking command of technical responsibilities
- 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
- Enable team to :
- Capture requirements and translate Customer's business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity
- Author responses to RFI & RFPs when needed
- Seek out and spur new opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing / validation
- Promote mutual roadmap and planning exchanges
- Move with market trends and competitive landscape to promote thought leadership within our organization
What You Bring
5+ years of management experience leading high performing sales engineers selling in commercial or enterprise accounts10+ years experience supporting the sales of storage, networking or systems solutions to a combination of large accounts and data centersDeep understanding of the architecture, design and implementation of multi-tiered client / server and web-based computing solutionsPrior experience in setting team strategy to acquire new prospects and converting them into clientsKnowledge of business impact of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN)Strong knowledge of digital transformation to a cloud native architecture, on-prem, public cloud, provisioning automation, and containersKnowledge of VMWare, local area networking, Ethernet, TCP / IP and general networkingExcellent verbal and written interpersonal skillsBS in CS, EE or other technical degree and / or equivalent experienceThe annual base salary range is : $151,900 - $228,200 USD
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
Pure Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.Pure 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 Large Workplaces in the Bay Area, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!Pure 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.
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.
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. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Join us and bring your best. Bring your bold. Bring your flash.