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Hardware Engineering Manager
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 Everpure is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a team developing and supporting high-performance storage systems. This role oversees the full hardware lifecycle, from design through production and customer support. The ideal candidate is a strong technical and people leader who can set direction, deliver results, and collaborate across the organization. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers. • Set technical direction and execution plans for complex compute, storage, networking, and I/O systems. • Own team delivery across architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, eDVT, qualification, failure analysis, and production release. • Harden and evolve hardware validation and qualification strategies, including automated testing, system stress testing, and coverage reviews. • Drive root-cause and failure-analysis efforts for internal issues and customer escalations, ensuring corrective actions improve product robustness. • Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Test, Quality, and JDM/OEM partners to transition new hardware subsystems into production. • Build scalable engineering processes, automation, documentation standards, and “Quality by Design” practices. • Hire and retain top hardware engineering talent while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. • Communicate program status, risks, tradeoffs, and resource needs clearly to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. WHAT YOU BRING • A Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with either: • Masters with 5+ years of professional work experience. • Bachelors with 7+ years of professional work experience • 3+ years as a Hardware Engineering Manager • Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, or leading hardware engineering teams. • Strong background in hardware design, x86 architectures, networking, high-speed interfaces, and system-level integration. • Experience architecting or supporting complex systems involving compute, storage, networking, and I/O. • Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, thermal performance, and electrical validation. • Experience qualifying CPUs, DDR memory, NICs, SSDs, power supplies, voltage-regulator circuits, and other system components. • Experience defining and automating hardware qualification processes. • Experience working with diagnostics engineers and providing technical direction on test coverage and validation strategy. • Strong written and verbal communication, organizational judgment, analytical skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Experience in hyperscale, enterprise hardware, storage, server, or networking environments preferred. #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. The annual base salary range is: $217,000 — $359,0