Hyperscale Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE
Pure Storage is hiring a Hyperscale Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our growing Hyperscale Business Unit Operations team. This high-impact role is focused on ensuring product quality and operational excellence across our cloud storage server supply chain.

You’ll operate at the forefront of flash storage and hyperscale infrastructure—owning quality oversight for servers and flash modules, supporting new product introductions, onboarding new contract manufacturers (CMs/JDMs), and driving manufacturing excellence across a global footprint.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Manufacturing & Quality Engineering

• Lead quality oversight at system-level (server), PCBA/SMT, and mechanical assembly stages
• Validate and troubleshoot hardware builds; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Define QA procedures and implement robust, repeatable processes at partner sites (Mexico, Asia)
• Review and act on yield/quality data across multiple manufacturing stages
• Conduct failure analysis and implement improvements across test and assembly lines

 Vendor & Partner Collaboration

• Support onboarding and ramp of new contract manufacturers (CMs) and joint-development manufacturers (JDMs)
• Perform supplier audits, enforce SCARs, and drive supplier performance improvements
• Maintain strong relationships with ODM/JDM/CM partners across Asia and North America

 Data & Automation

• Own stable, structured data feeds from partners to support dashboards, alerts, and insights
• Write Python scripts to automate QA tasks, improve reporting, and accelerate failure triage
• Manage PXE-based test setups for server validation and deployment readiness
  
  

 Product Launch & NPI Support

• Partner with Hardware Design, Commodity Engineering, Test, and Supply Chain to ensure quality through all product development stages
• Perform validation (stress, thermal, performance) of new hardware prior to mass production
• Guide failure analysis and root cause efforts on early product issues to minimize risk at scale

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant technical field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in PCBA/SMT, mechanical assembly, and server-level manufacturing
• Strong understanding of mechanicals, PCBs, PSUs, and high-density flash drive assemblies
• Deep familiarity with IPC standards, ISO compliance, and supplier quality methods (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA)
• Ability to analyze and act on manufacturing data and quality KPIs
• Excellent documentation, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with vendor scorecards and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
• Six Sigma, CQE, or ISO Lead Auditor certifications
• Familiarity with statistical tools like SPC, Minitab, JMP
• Exposure to AI/ML or LLMs in a QA or automation context
• Additional scripting skills or automation experience
• This role is based in the SF Bay Area and requires occasional travel to partner sites in Asia and Mexico

WHY JOIN PURE STORAGE

• • Be part of a team delivering the future of flash-based cloud infrastructure
  • Work on game-changing technology with world-class partners
  • Help shape the backbone of hyperscale data centers

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.

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

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 -