Hardware Design Engineer, Platform Engineering

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With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions .  Pure is blazing trails and setting records: For nine straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant  Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark. SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE… The Pure Engineering Team builds the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, and highly available portfolio of products that are designed for the most demanding mission critical applications.  While we deliver a hardware storage array, over 90% of our engineering staff are software engineers. Our customers are the most important part of our business and they love FlashBlade for its simplicity of management, the constant flow of new and exciting upgrades, and ability to live on the cutting edge of technology while never taking downtime, ever. These new innovations enable our customers to leverage the agility of the public cloud for both traditional IT and cloud-native applications.  WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING... Plan, implement, and co-develop HW design and qualification projects  Participation in all phases of the product development cycle including design, documentation, eDVT, FA, and support for custom HW designs Define, implement and automate HW validation and qualification tests Review, Audit, and Validate reports from JDM partner and retest certain portions of the design Ability to design and test small FPGA/CPLD projects Write functional specifications (HW/System level), test plans and test reports Perform schematic capture of designs Analyze and review of device and system-level power, vendor selection (design), cooling, and electrical (SI) functionality Improve design and qualification processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product robustness Qualification of subsystems, including CPU complex, networking, power, etc. Perform failure and root cause analysis activities in support of system hardening efforts and customer escalations Work with diagnostics engineers by providing direction and reviewing test plans to ensure proper coverage Work closely with other team members and providing support on cross functional projects as needed Help contribute to creating a culture of quality by design WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE... A degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (desired), with either: Masters with 2+ years of professional work experience. Bachelors with 4+ years of professional work experience Experience working at enterprise hardware companies preferred (Storage, Server, Networking) Knowledge of hardware design, x86 architectures and interfaces. Ability to qualify x86 hardware at the electrical, SI, protocol and functional levels Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, Mfg. Test, and support to deliver high quality products to our customers Strong knowledge of selecting x86 subcomponents, SSD’s, AC/DC Power supplies, and discrete power circuits Ability to architect or assist in architecting complex systems, involving compute, storage and I/O Experience with Verilog, System Verilog and simulation tools Experience with HW design tools (i.e. Schematic capture tools, Allegro, Signal integrity tools (HyperLynx, etc)) Experience implementing and automating HW qualification processes Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, BASH, EXPECT, etc) and test development Experience with High Speed Oscilloscopes and bus analyzers (get trace capture and perform analysis) Proficiency in diagnosing and debugging all aspects of hardware systems Solid understanding of Major Bus/Signaling technology PCIe, Ethernet, Serial (SPI, I2C) Strong understanding of signal integrity (Create routing rules, run analysis of complex layouts) Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, technical development environment Ability to operate in a fast-paced changing business environment High level of teamwork and collaboration skills Strong verbal and written communication skills The salary range for this position is: $136,000-$238,000 per year. 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. 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. #LI-BR1 BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY. Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey. Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants. 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. PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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