Pure Storage
Test Development Engineer
Santa Clara, California
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$20,445 more — $190,445 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $190,445 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This is a high-impact position where your technical insights directly safeguard product quality and accelerate time-to-market.
Responsibilities
- Develop Software & Infrastructure: Design, develop, and maintain standardized manufacturing test software and scripting tools while partnering with the Test Infrastructure team to deploy hardware test stations and production test racks.
- Lead Hardware Debugging: Drive root-cause analysis, hardware validation, and debugging activities within complex manufacturing test environments to resolve technical roadblocks swiftly.
- Own Technical Documentation: Author and maintain rigorous manufacturing test documentation, including detailed test requirements, validation reports, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and repair documentation.
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware design, quality, and contract manufacturing teams to ensure operational readiness and smooth transitions throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop Software & Infrastructure:
- Design, develop, and maintain standardized manufacturing test software and scripting tools while partnering with the Test Infrastructure team to deploy hardware test stations and production test racks.
- Lead Hardware Debugging:
- Drive root-cause analysis, hardware validation, and debugging activities within complex manufacturing test environments to resolve technical roadblocks swiftly.
- Own Technical Documentation:
Requirements
- Manufacturing Test Expertise: Deep understanding of L6 (PCBA-level) and L10 (system-level) manufacturing processes and functional test (FCT) development for computing or storage architectures.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Robust hands-on experience with hardware debugging, lab instrumentation, and optimizing manufacturing test environments.
- Technical Documentation Discipline: Strong technical writing skills with an ability to clearly translate complex technical processes into structured test plans, manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
- Software & Scripting Capabilities: Proven experience developing, maintaining, and releasing test software or automation scripts utilizing Python or equivalent languages.
- Collaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to influence and align outcomes across organizational boundaries, specifically interfacing between Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
- We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.
- #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.
- The annual base salary range is:
- $170,000 - $255,000 USD
- Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
Compensation
- Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location.
Benefits
- Establish Manufacturing Test Strategy: Define comprehensive structural and functional testing strategies across all NPI and production stages to maximize manufacturing test coverage and production efficiency.
Company info
- 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.
- 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.
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