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Software Engineering Manager, Platform
Pure Storage INC · 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, California
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Mar 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 67 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Pure Storage INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Engineering Manager” (Database Architects) in CA: $180k–$270k, median $225k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Pure Storage INC
The US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Mar 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 67 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem. 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. THE ROLE Lead the Flashblade//EXA platform engineering team to build the foundational architecture powering the industry’s highest-performing AI storage portfolio. In this role, you will accelerate the execution of core platform software integrating cutting-edge Linux kernel, networking, and NVMe technologies, collaborating directly with Product and Release management to drive massive business impact in the AI neocloud market. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Accelerate High-Performance Deliverables: Lead and scale an engineering team to successfully enable next-generation hardware platforms, Linux kernel optimizations, and advanced NVMe networking technologies. • Own Predictable Software Releases: Champion the end-to-end execution of Purity software releases by establishing structured release plans that hit critical milestones in close partnership with Program and Release Management. • Safeguard Platform Stability: Architect and implement advanced continuous integration strategies and phased feature rollouts to de-risk complex platform deliveries and ensure rock-solid production quality. • Drive Strategic Vendor Integration: Manage high-impact technical engagements with external partners and vendors to seamlessly integrate third-party components into the Flashblade//EXA ecosystem. • Translate Strategy to Impact: Align business objectives with engineering goals, ensuring the team's technical output directly optimizes platform performance, stability, and customer satisfaction. WHAT YOU BRING • Technical Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience guiding technical software engineering teams through complex product cycles while maintaining strong architectural oversight. • Systems-Level Expertise: Deep technical command of Linux kernel engineering or protocol development within storage, networking, or server domains. • Industry Standard Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of storage and networking technologies, specifically including NVMe, NFS, and RoCE. • Lifecycle Ownership: A proven track record of managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for enterprise infrastructure products, steering teams toward predictable, customer-aligned schedules. • Core Engineering Skills: Strong programming proficiency in C/C++, hands-on familiarity with automation scripting, and practical expertise utilizing Agile frameworks and continuous integration pipelines. • We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Everpure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. #LI-ONSITE #LI-BL1 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: $217,000 — $326,000 USD WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: • Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. • Growth : We give you th