Senior Security Software Engineering Manager, FlashArray presso Pure Storage
Pure Storage · Santa Clara, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Senior
- Ufficio in Santa Clara
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 FlashArray Core Security Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead our efforts in securing Pure Storage’s industry-leading products. This is a high-impact leadership role combining technical expertise in security and storage, strong people management skills, and strategic vision. You’ll manage a team at the intersection of data security and product innovation, responsible for balancing robust security posture with rapid delivery of market-leading solutions—all within a highly autonomous, dynamic environment.
FlashArray is Pure Storage’s flagship all-flash platform, trusted by top enterprises for mission-critical workloads. With advanced NVMe technology for superior performance and efficiency, FlashArray features seamless management, non-disruptive upgrades, and industry-best inline data reduction. Security is always-on, utilizing built-in encryption and advanced ransomware protection. As a multi-billion-dollar product powering core applications and cloud environments worldwide, FlashArray defines the standard for agile, reliable, and secure data storage.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
- Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Manage and grow a team of talented software security engineers. This includes coaching, performance management, hiring, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Drive Product Security Strategy: Own the security strategy and roadmap for a portfolio of products. Work with your team to deliver on security initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with overall business objectives and product goals.
- Execution and Delivery: Be an "execution hammer" with a proven ability to deliver multiple, complex, multi-team projects concurrently. You must be in the driver's seat, not just a participant, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with high quality.
- Technical Leadership: Provide architectural and design guidance on security-related features and help the team solve complex technical challenges.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional partners and key stakeholders, including other development teams in the Core Platform Business Unit (CPBU), the Global Information Security Office, Legal, and Product Management. You will need to effectively communicate security risks, strategy, and progress to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Process and Operations: Iterate in an Agile environment, focusing on short cycles and continuous feedback loops from customers, and incremental improvements to development processes. Ensure a high standard of end-to-end quality and contribute to improving the overall security posture of Pure’s products.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
- Proven People Management Skills: Experience with managing people, including promotion, performance management, and mentorship. You must have a track record of building and leading successful engineering teams.
- Bias Towards Action: A proactive and assertive approach is non-negotiable. You must be able to identify and drive projects forward with urgency and minimal oversight.
- Project Delivery Expertise: Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects that involve multiple teams.
- Technical Acumen: 5+ years of systems software development experience with languages like C/C++/Java. Whilst you are not expected to code, you must have a proven track record of understanding deeply technical details.
- Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complexity.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical and strategic information to a variety of audiences.
- We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.
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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:
- 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. 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 [email protected] 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.
Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.
