Validation Architect, Test Infrastructure

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SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

Pure Storage is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the evolution of our manufacturing validation infrastructure into a robust, automated, and scalable platform. This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, test architecture, and software infrastructure, with a focus on fault simulation, resilience testing, and CI/CD integration. The ideal candidate brings a passion for systems thinking, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has deep expertise in building infrastructure for large-scale hardware-software validation.

This position is ideal for someone who excels at modernizing legacy test frameworks and introducing modular, telemetry-aware, and CI/CD-ready validation processes. The Systems Engineer will partner closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure our validation platform scales with product complexity and operational growth.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING...

• Design and implement fault injection frameworks to simulate fault conditions across firmware, hardware, and software layers.
• Architect CI/CD-integrated test infrastructure using Jenkins or similar systems, enabling asynchronous, modular testing across global operations.
• Lead test automation initiatives that support scalable, distributed testing environments and transition test frameworks to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Embed observability and telemetry into automated test pipelines to support data-driven validation and system performance insights.
• Develop and maintain reusable Python libraries and test templates supporting modular testing workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, Test Engineering, and QA teams to align test infrastructure with product and platform roadmaps.
• Define test criteria and quality gates for new feature validation, regression testing, and system resilience benchmarking.
• Mentor engineering teams on modern test practices, automation frameworks, and continuous validation strategies.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of experience in test systems engineering, validation infrastructure, or a similar role OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience building automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Expertise in fault injection design for complex systems (e.g., distributed services, embedded platforms)
• Proficiency in Python, including development of reusable libraries and automation frameworks
• Familiarity with telemetry, logging, and observability frameworks for system health monitoring
• Deep understanding of system-level validation, including hardware/firmware/software interactions
• Proven ability to transform legacy validation systems into scalable automation frameworks
• Experience with configuration-driven validation (e.g., template-based test definitions) preferred 
• Exposure to PLM systems and version control for hardware test criteria preferred 
• Background in high-availability systems, system-level fault tolerance, or manufacturing validation at scale preferred 

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.

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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.

The annual base salary range is: $175,000—$263,000 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
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