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Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Systems Engineering
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 “Hardware System Design Engineer” (Computer Hardware Engineers) in CA: $177k–$191k, median $184k. 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 We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Design Engineer for Pure’s Datastore team. The Pure Engineering Team builds the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, energy-efficient and TCO-optimised storage solution. As part of this team, you will help productize this differentiated storage solution for our customers. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Plan, lead, implement, and debug SSD hardware designs from concept through production. • Contribute to all phases of the product lifecycle, including architecture, design, documentation, validation, and sustaining. • Drive interoperability testing across server/storage systems and SSDs. • Diagnose and resolve HW-related issues in collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and JDMs. • Apply deep knowledge of major bus technologies such as PCIe, DDR, NAND, SPI, and I2C. • Evaluate system-level tradeoffs in mechanical, thermal, power, and signal integrity design. • Work with diagnostics/test engineers by reviewing test plans to ensure proper coverage • Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations to support field issues and customer escalations • Incorporate automation and AI to enhance SSD design and validation processes. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. • 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. WHAT YOU BRING • 7+ years of Hardware design and development including schematic, layout, and component selection. • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or similar fields. • Experience working on SSD hardware designs. • Experience in validating hardware at the electrical, SI, protocol and functional levels. • Experience with high speed oscilloscopes and differential probes. • Strong experience with scripting languages (Python, BASH, etc) • Detail-oriented, analytical, process savvy, and customer focused • Ability to operate in a fast-paced changing business environment • Excellent verbal and written communication skills #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: $150,000 — $270,000 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 the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®! • Team : We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good. 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, welln