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Senior Platform Software Engineer
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 roles3 certified filings for “Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $223k–$250k, median $250k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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 We are seeking an experienced Platform Software Engineer for our Systems Software Team. You will be working as part of a dynamic team and will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing system software functionality for Pure’s upcoming platforms. The work spans the gamut of Systems software and you will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of areas and features ranging from Platform drivers to networking and storage layers. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Plan and influence the lifecycle of new Hardware Platforms. Work on problems ranging from design, bring up, to deployment, upgrades and fleet level reliability. • Participate in the full lifecycle of new hardware platforms from early bring up through manufacturing release. Work closely with peer teams to debug complex HW/FW of new server hardware, including CPUs, chipsets, and peripheral components. Debug complex HW/FW issues across x86, PCIe, NVMe, and networking using lab tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG) and kernel/driver traces. • Design, implement and improve remote server management capabilities (e.g., using standards like Redfish) and enhance Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features. • Design, write and maintain software components in C/C++, Python, Golang and RUST. • Collaborate with vendors on requirements specification and follow through to system delivery. • Work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and operating system developers to define specifications, review designs, and ensure seamless hardware-software integration. REQUIREMENTS: • Preferred B.S or M.S in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • Proficiency in C/C++ (object oriented design and C++ 11 and onwards) and strong Python skills for build/test automation and lab tooling. Experience in Golang and RUST is desirable. • Strong interest in CPU Architecture and Data Centre Hardware. Desire to dive deep in solving problems at the intersection of hardware and software. • Experience leading teams and projects both within the organization and across cross-functional groups. • Hands on experience with hardware platforms, including design/requirements feedback, bring-up, system-level debugging, customer delivery, and support. • Experience with most or all of: CPU architectures, BMC, BIOS, PCI-e, I2C (and SMBUS, PMBUS variants). • Solid Linux skills (kernel logs, drivers, bootloaders) and ability to root‑cause across HW/FW/OS boundaries. • Good verbal communication & collaboration skills. NICE TO HAVE REQUIREMENTS • Prior experience shipping /supporting enterprise class x86 based appliances • Prior experience with BMC firmware, OpenBMC or equivalent, and management protocols such as Redfish/IPMI. • Prior experience with BIOS/UEFI development and/or debugging #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 o