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Director, Strategy and Business Operations
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 roles1 certified filing for “Director, Business Unit Finance” (Financial Managers) in CA: $270k–$270k, median $270k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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 As Director of Strategy and Business Operations, you will serve as a strategic operational leader driving the execution of Everpure’s R&D strategy and product priorities. Partnering directly with R&D executives, Product Management, Finance, and Engineering leadership, you will translate corporate objectives into integrated operating plans, resource allocations, and governance frameworks. You will align headcount, OpEx, and CapEx investments to high-impact initiatives while establishing performance scorecards that accelerate engineering effectiveness and decision-making speed across the enterprise. WHAT YOU'll DO • Strategic & Operational Planning : Translate R&D priorities into integrated operating plans, measurable outcomes, and cross-functional execution roadmaps that align investments with corporate goals. • Investment & Resource Optimization : Oversee R&D headcount, OpEx, CapEx, and infrastructure resource planning, delivering data-backed recommendations to guide executive prioritization and trade-off decisions. • Engineering & Business Performance Metrics : Establish R&D scorecards and performance metrics that convert operational data into actionable insights, shifting business reviews toward proactive risk mitigation and outcome-driven decisions. • Governance & Operating Cadence : Design and manage executive operating mechanisms, business reviews, and planning forums that ensure clear accountability, decision follow-through, and organizational clarity without unnecessary process friction. • Cross-Functional Program Execution : Lead complex strategic programs spanning Engineering, Product, Finance, HR, and Supply Chain to resolve cross-departmental dependencies and deliver key business commitments. WHAT YOU BRING • Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership : Demonstrated capability acting as a trusted operational partner to R&D and Product executives, converting complex business strategy into executable operational plans. • Resource Governance & Portfolio Economics : Expertise in managing multi-faceted R&D planning cycles, resource allocation models, and investment trade-offs across OpEx, CapEx, and infrastructure portfolios. • Analytical Mastery & Data-Driven Decision Making : Skill in distilling complex operational datasets into clear executive scorecards, strategic insights, and actionable recommendations. • Cross-Functional Influence & Change Management : Proven track record of navigating organizational ambiguity, resolving cross-functional dependencies, and aligning diverse stakeholders across Engineering, Finance, HR, and Operations. • 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 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. Th