<div>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 youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.</div>THE ROLE You will be the vital technical bridge between our innovative solutions and customer success, utilizing deep technical expertise to drive sales and deliver complex Professional Services across the US. As a Technical Design Architect, you will work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Service teams, becoming a trusted advisor who scopes, sells, and implements strategic solutions for our customers most challenging data infrastructure problems. Your mission is to translate business needs into powerful, real-world technical outcomes. WHAT YOULL DO <ul> <li>Design and Deliver Strategic Solutions: Lead the technical scoping, design, and hands-on delivery of complex, large-scale Professional Services solutions, focusing on data migration, replication, and clustering for homogeneous and heterogeneous environments.</li> <li>Drive Pre- and Post-Sales Technical Strategy: Act as a high-level technical consultant to both internal sales teams and external customers, participating in customer evaluations and Proofs of Concept (POCs) to ensure our solutions meet future business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.</li> <li>Automate and Optimize Customer Environments: Develop and implement scripting and automation solutions (e.g., in Python or for APIs) to seamlessly integrate Pure Storage into a customer’s operational environment and streamline data migration and replication processes.</li> <li>Influence Technical Direction and Standards: Advise sales and engineering on emerging developments and best practices in replication, clustering, and data migrations, ensuring solutions are aligned with industry-leading DR/BCP standards and client needs.</li> <li>Serve as a Technical Expert and Collaborator: Leverage your deep understanding of IT architecture, networking, and cloud offerings to present targeted, architecture-level solutions, and contribute significant technical content to critical sales documents (RFPs, RFQs).</li> </ul> WHAT YOU BRING <ul> <li>10+ years of overall technical experience and 5+ years as an SME / solutions architect Expert-level Storage and Data Management: Proven, in-depth knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, SAN, etc.) and significant experience with replication, clustering, and disaster recovery technologies (e.g., Zerto, Veeam, Veritas).</li> <li>Proficiency in Automation and Scripting: Demonstrated ability to develop and apply scripting for system integrations and process automation, particularly using Python, Ansible, and Terraform with APIs.</li> <li>Advanced Platform and OS Experience: Extensive experience with managing and integrating systems on various operating systems, including Windows, AIX, and Linux, and familiarity with VMWare ESX (SRM) and Hyper-V environments.</li> <li>Complex Solution Architecture: A strong background in data center migrations/consolidations and the ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., Nexus, ACI) and multi-vendor server/storage platforms to design and implement complex, highly performant technical solutions.</li> <li>Consultative Communication and Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and persuasive communications, with a creative and highly adaptable approach to solving technical challenges in a customer-facing role.</li> </ul> #LI-REMOTE  <div><div><div>  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.</div><div>The annual base salary range is: </div><div>$115,000—$248,000 USD</div></div></div><div>WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: <ul> <li>Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.</li> <li>Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!</li> <li>Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.</li> </ul> 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 <a href="http://purebenefits.com">purebenefits.com</a> 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 <a href="mailto:TA-Ops@purestorage.com">TA-Ops@purestorage.com</a> 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. JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST. BRING YOUR BOLD. BRING YOUR FLASH.</div>