Software Defined Networking Intern with Linux Kernel Expertise

Pure Storage is seeking a Technical Staff Member to lead kernel and driver development efforts in Bangalore. This role centers on Linux and VMware initiator stack behavior, Fibre Channel, and NIC driver development for Pure Storage arrays. Role overview As a team lead, you will guide engineers working on storage protocols and driver stacks. The position involves hands-on technical leadership and collaboration across multiple technologies used in Pure Storage products. What you will do Collaborate on storage area network protocols, including Fibre Channel and Ethernet. Oversee Linux initiator stack behavior for Flasharray, focusing on NVMe (ROCE, FC, TCP/IP), FC-SCSI (FCP), and iSCSI interfaces. Develop and fix software for the Linux initiator stack, troubleshoot initiator issues, and prepare compatibility documentation for Purity. Debug VMware initiator-related issues and create compatibility documentation for VMware environments. Manage Fibre Channel and NIC driver stacks, including code maintenance, utility enhancements for reliability and serviceability, and debugging failures. Maintain Linux kernels for internal testing and document supported configurations for customers. Evaluate and optimize Linux initiator behavior for Pure Storage Flasharray, contribute bug fixes and enhancements upstream, and analyze complex Linux bugs. Maintain and update Purity’s Fibre Channel SCSI (FCP) target driver, supporting new hardware and fixing bugs. Resolve challenging Fibre Channel bugs and enhance the resilience of the FC stack, including multipathing and link health projects. Manage NIC drivers on Pure Storage systems. Work with middleware C++ modules as part of the development process. Location This position is based in Bangalore, India.

About Pure Storage Pure Storage builds technology that shapes the future of data storage. The company focuses on innovative solutions that push the storage industry forward. Teams collaborate closely and tackle challenging problems together. Role Overview The Senior Member of Technical Staff, Kernel, leads a skilled group of engineers working on the Linux and VMware initiator stack, Fibre Channel, and NIC drivers for Pure Storage arrays. This position is based in Bangalore, India. What You Will Do Work within a team focused on storage area network protocols, including Fibre Channel and Ethernet. Manage Linux initiator behavior for Flasharray, with emphasis on NVMe (ROCE, FC, TCP/IP), FC-SCSI (FCP), and iSCSI interfaces. Tasks include software development, troubleshooting, bug fixes, and compatibility documentation for Purity. For VMware, responsibilities center on debugging and documenting compatibility. Oversee Fibre Channel and NIC drivers, ensuring strong performance of the FC-SCSI driver stack and managing NIC driver tasks. This includes code maintenance, utility improvements, and root cause analysis for failures both internally and in customer environments. Maintain Linux kernels for internal testing. Document supported configurations for clients. Evaluate and optimize Linux initiator behavior to improve Flasharray performance, contribute bug fixes and enhancements upstream to Linux. Maintain Purity’s Fibre Channel SCSI (FCP) target driver, including updates for enhancements, bug fixes, and support for new hardware. Investigate and resolve complex Fibre Channel bugs, strengthening the resilience of the FC stack, especially in multipathing and link health projects. Manage NIC drivers on Pure’s storage systems. Work with middleware C++ modules.

Join us at the forefront of technological innovation, where we are revolutionizing the data storage landscape. At Pure Storage, you will harness your innovative mindset and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to drive impactful solutions.If you are eager to take advantage of boundless opportunities and make a significant impact, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team.Key ResponsibilitiesYour primary focus will be on comprehensive software development throughout the entire lifecycle, encompassing architecture, coding (primarily in C/C++), as well as release and ongoing maintenance. You will be tasked with enhancing and building essential system software for inventory, configuration, monitoring, failover, and enclosure management. Additionally, you will design and implement robust interfaces between software and hardware components, working closely with hardware teams to ensure system power-on, bring-up, and firmware management for optimal system availability.Are You Ready to Take on This Challenge?End-to-End Development: Oversee the entire software lifecycle — from architecture and design to coding, debugging, and long-term maintenance.System Design & Implementation: Develop and enhance software solutions for inventory, configuration, failover, monitoring, enclosure management, and event handling.Interface & Integration: Create robust inter-component interfaces (software ↔ hardware and application ↔ system) and ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.Hardware Collaboration: Assist in system power-on, bring-up, and firmware management, focusing on versioning, updates, and optimization.Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to deliver new features, manage vendor requirements, and ensure high-quality system delivery.

Join us in revolutionizing the data storage landscape! At Pure Storage, we are at the forefront of technological innovation, reshaping the data storage industry with groundbreaking solutions. Here, you will be encouraged to think creatively, grow alongside us, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field.If you are ready to embrace the boundless opportunities and make a significant impact, we invite you to become part of our dynamic team.THE POSITIONBecome a vital member of the FlashArray team, driving the advancement of our acclaimed high-performance and highly available storage solutions. As a key innovator, you will design and implement state-of-the-art algorithms and software that support mission-critical applications worldwide. This role provides a unique opportunity to oversee and deliver innovative solutions end-to-end, collaborating with exceptional software engineers to uphold our reputation for simplicity and seamless upgrades, extending our functionalities from on-premises to the public cloud.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement reliable storage features: Lead the complete development of new algorithms and software for our highly dependable (six 9's) and high-performance systems, ensuring outstanding customer experiences and compliance with rigorous business SLAs.Innovate and tackle complex system challenges: Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve intricate issues in areas like distributed systems, operating system internals, kernel integration, and large-scale data management to enhance performance and resilience.Contribute to platform expansion and cloud integration: Create features that enhance FlashArray's value in the cloud (e.g., CloudSnap, Cloud Block Store for AWS), enabling customers to harness cloud agility for both traditional and cloud-native applications.Enhance customer satisfaction and product simplicity: Collaborate across teams to ensure that developed features maintain the platform's core principles of easy management and continuous, non-disruptive upgrades, directly contributing to high customer retention and satisfaction.

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The FlashBlade team at Pure Storage in Bangalore develops scalable all-flash file and object storage systems. This group works closely with technologies such as AI, modern backup, log analytics tools like Splunk and Elastic, data pipelines including Kafka, and cluster computing with Spark. The team’s goal is to improve how customers use and manage their data. Role overview This Technical Staff Member role is part of a fast-growing product area at Pure Storage. The position involves working on complex, high-performance systems and directly shaping the future of data storage technology. Collaboration is central: team members work with peers and stakeholders to solve technical challenges and advance storage solutions for modern applications. What sets this team apart Strong focus on supporting data-driven applications such as AI and Splunk, always aiming to improve user experience. Hands-on exploration of distributed systems, algorithms, operating systems, Linux kernels, database internals, hypervisors, containers, compilers, and hardware. Dedication to addressing complex technical challenges from start to finish. What you will do Design, collaborate on, and implement new algorithms and technologies for systems targeting high reliability (six 9’s uptime). Take ownership of the innovation process, from initial concept through product delivery. Analyze and resolve challenging technical problems with persistence and insight. Work with stakeholders across product management, engineering, system validation, support, and customers. Collaborate with skilled colleagues, sharing ideas and expertise. Keep customer satisfaction as a central focus. Location Bangalore, India

Pure Storage is building the future of data storage, and the Bangalore team plays a key role in this mission. The FlashBlade group focuses on delivering high-performance, reliable storage solutions for mission-critical workloads. Most of the engineering team works on software, continually improving FlashBlade’s features, ease of management, and uptime. Customers rely on these products to bring the flexibility of public cloud to both traditional IT and cloud-native applications. Role overview This Technical Staff Member - Networking role centers on advancing the FlashBlade product line. The position involves hands-on software engineering, with a strong emphasis on networking features and integration within a storage context. What you will do Work across the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, development, release, and ongoing maintenance. Analyze requirements and develop technical specifications. Integrate new features with existing infrastructure, collaborating with other teams to expand product capabilities. Drive architectural improvements in the FlashBlade Networking domain. Design, implement, and debug software using C and Python. Document, support, and maintain software functionality. Team and impact This is an opportunity to contribute to a product with global reach and to work alongside skilled engineers who value continuous innovation. The work supports customers who depend on reliable, easy-to-manage storage for critical applications.

Join us at the forefront of technology, where we are revolutionizing the data storage landscape. Here, your innovative mindset will thrive, and you will have the opportunity to grow alongside a team of industry leaders.This is the kind of transformative work that defines the tech industry. If you're ready to embrace limitless possibilities and make a significant impact, we invite you to be part of our journey.THE ROLEAs a key member of the Portworx team at Pure Storage, you will be instrumental in delivering cutting-edge Portworx Enterprise products. Your contributions will focus on writing clean, robust code while ensuring a strong customer orientation and prioritizing quality.WHAT YOU'LL DODesign and develop cloud-native microservices while integrating new features into Portworx products.Maintain a strong emphasis on design, development, unit/functional testing, code reviews, documentation, continuous integration, and deployment.Diagnose product and performance issues in large-scale clusters utilizing AI tools.Work collaboratively with peers and stakeholders to transition solutions from initial design to full production.Take complete ownership of design and development tasks while adapting to customer feedback and addressing issues found during unit and system testing, as well as customer deployments.Experiment with emerging technologies to advance our capabilities and innovate new solutions.As we primarily operate in an in-office setting, you are expected to work from our Bangalore office in accordance with Pure Storage's policies, except during PTO, work travel, or other authorized leave.

Pure Storage is shaping the future of data storage. The company’s Bangalore engineering office is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead kernel development within the FlashArray team. This group builds high-performance storage solutions that support critical workloads, with a focus on reliability, seamless upgrades, and ease of use. While FlashArray’s roots are in hardware storage arrays, the team’s expertise is primarily software-driven. Recent projects include expanding into the cloud with offerings like CloudSnap and Cloud Block Store for AWS, giving customers more flexibility across traditional and cloud-native environments. Role Overview This leadership role centers on guiding a team focused on Linux kernel development, new Flash array platforms, and enhancements to Fiber Channel and Ethernet features. The position requires close coordination with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated, reliable storage solutions. What You Will Do Lead a team working on Linux kernel projects, next-generation Flash array platforms, and advanced networking features. Work directly with Program Managers, Release Managers, and cross-functional groups on collaborative projects. Coordinate with partners and vendors to integrate third-party components into Pure Storage products. Collaborate with Purity software teams to plan and execute software releases. Develop and implement continuous integration strategies and phased project plans. Partner with product managers and engineering teams to define technical requirements. Oversee the full development lifecycle and manage project delivery. Promote best practices in software engineering and documentation, maintaining quality under tight deadlines. Provide regular updates on project status and milestones. Direct daily activities of the software engineering team to ensure focus and productivity. Recruit, mentor, and motivate software development team members. Foster innovation while keeping projects on schedule. Integrate new software components with existing systems.

Join us in revolutionizing the data storage industry at Pure Storage, where innovation meets opportunity. As part of our dynamic team, you'll engage in groundbreaking work that significantly impacts the tech landscape. If you are eager to explore endless possibilities and make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to have you on board.ACCEPT THIS EXCITING CHALLENGE...This role offers a unique opportunity to become a pivotal member of the FlashBlade product team, one of the most rapidly expanding divisions at Pure Storage. With FlashBlade, we're constructing a state-of-the-art all-flash file and object storage system tailored for contemporary demands. To grasp how our clients interact with their data, we are immersed in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, modern backup solutions, log analytics with Splunk and Elastic, data pipeline management using Kafka, and cluster computing with Spark, among other innovative applications.You will thrive in the FlashBlade team if you:Are interested in understanding how modern applications, like AI or Splunk, can optimize data handling.Enjoy working with distributed systems, algorithms, operating systems, and have a passion for database internals, hypervisors, containers, and compilers.Are ready to tackle complex challenges and drive them to resolution.Collaborate with talented engineers and refine your skills for a rewarding career ahead. If you share our enthusiasm for transformative challenges, we offer countless opportunities for you to leave your mark.

At d-Matrix, we are dedicated to unlocking the transformative power of generative AI through cutting-edge technology solutions. Positioned at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, we continually push the boundaries of what is achievable. Our workplace fosters a culture of respect and collaboration.We highly value humility and prioritize direct communication. Our inclusive team thrives on diverse perspectives, enabling us to devise superior solutions. We are in search of passionate individuals eager to embrace challenges and are motivated by results. Ready to discover your playground? Together, we can explore the limitless potential of AI.Location:Hybrid, with on-site work at our Bangalore, India offices required 3-5 days a week.The Role: Senior Software Engineer - AI KernelsResponsibilities:As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the productization of the software stack for our advanced AI compute engine. Your role will involve the development, enhancement, and maintenance of software kernels tailored for next-generation AI hardware. You will bring expertise in constructing software kernels for various hardware architectures and possess a solid understanding of how to effectively map algorithms to these architectures. Your experience will include translating computational graphs generated by AI frameworks to the underlying hardware design. Your background in the full-stack toolchain equips you to optimize the intricate balance between hardware and software co-design. You will collaborate with compiler specialists to enhance our compiler infrastructure, working closely with experts in software (ML, systems) and hardware (mixed signal, DSP, CPU) domains.Qualifications:Minimum qualifications include:A Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience, or a PhD in the same disciplines with at least 1 year of industry experience.A robust understanding of computer architecture, data structures, system software, and foundational machine learning principles.Proficiency in C/C++ and Python development within Linux environments, utilizing standard development tools.Experience in implementing algorithms using high-level programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.

About the Team Pure Storage's FlashBlade group builds high-performance products for mission-critical workloads. While the portfolio includes hardware storage solutions, the focus is on software: over 90% of the engineering team specializes in software development. Customers rely on FlashBlade for its reliable uptime, straightforward management, and frequent feature updates. The platform helps organizations use public cloud flexibility for both traditional IT and cloud-native applications. Role Overview This Technical Staff Member - Networking position is based in Bangalore, India. The role centers on advancing the FlashBlade Networking domain, working closely with skilled engineers to deliver new features and maintain product excellence. Main Responsibilities Participate in the full software development lifecycle: architecture, development, release, and maintenance. Analyze requirements and create specifications. Integrate with existing infrastructure and collaborate across teams to deliver new features. Contribute to architectural improvements in FlashBlade Networking. Design, code, and debug systems using C and Python. Support, maintain, and document software functionality. What We Look For Proven ability to work well in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Deep knowledge of networking stack concepts. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with solid algorithm and coding experience. Curiosity and the ability to design, implement, and test product components in a team setting. Background in systems development, including experience with IPv4 and IPv6 networking protocols, API design, distributed systems, and/or device drivers. Understanding of modern switch silicon packet processing and features such as ECMP, QoS, and packet filtering. Hands-on experience with Broadcom SDK. At least 3 years working with remote teams in a product-driven company. 4-7+ years developing on Linux or other *NIX systems within a product company.

Join us at the forefront of technological innovation as we revolutionize the data storage industry. At Pure Storage, you’ll collaborate with a team of brilliant minds and unleash your creativity to reshape how data is managed and utilized.If you are eager to embrace limitless possibilities and make a significant impact in the tech landscape, we welcome you to be part of our journey.TAKE ON THIS CHALLENGE...As a pivotal early member of the rapidly expanding FlashBlade Product Team at Pure Storage, you will contribute to the development of a scale-out all-flash file and object storage solution tailored for modern demands. We immerse ourselves in exciting technologies, including AI, advanced backup solutions, log analytics with Splunk and Elastic, data pipelines with Kafka, and cluster computing with Spark, among many others, to understand and enhance how our customers interact with data.You will thrive on the FlashBlade team if you:Are curious about how contemporary applications—like AI and Splunk—interact with data and how we can improve that experience.Enjoy exploring distributed systems, algorithms, operating systems, the Linux kernel, database internals, hypervisors, containers, and compilers.Are ready to tackle complex challenges and lead them to successful conclusions.Collaborate with talented engineers and refine skills that will benefit your career for years to come. If you're ready to say “bring it on” to challenges that can change the world, we offer countless opportunities for you to leave your mark.

Join us at the forefront of technology as we revolutionize the data storage industry. At Pure Storage, you'll engage in innovative projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in tech, and grow alongside us in this dynamic environment.This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact in the tech world. If you're ready to embrace a wealth of opportunities and leave your legacy, we invite you to be part of our team.THE ROLEThe FlashBlade team is at the heart of our innovation, delivering a cutting-edge portfolio of high-performance and highly available products tailored for mission-critical applications. Although we provide hardware storage solutions, over 90% of our engineering team comprises software engineers. Our clients appreciate FlashBlade for its effortless management, continual exciting upgrades, and its ability to maintain operations without downtime. FlashBlade empowers our clients to harness the agility of public cloud resources for both traditional IT and cloud-native applications. In this role, you'll architect, implement, and optimize core services that bridge on-premises arrays and cloud deployments, ensuring seamless storage experiences for enterprises worldwide. If you excel at solving complex problems, influencing technical strategies, and driving end-to-end innovation, this position is perfect for you.WHAT YOU'LL DOOversee the complete software development lifecycle, from initial architecture and conceptualization through development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.Shape technical strategy by influencing system design, architecture, and best practices, specifically contributing to the advancement of the FlashBlade Networking product area.Design and optimize algorithms to manage multi-array and multi-cloud storage systems, aiming for industry-leading resiliency and performance.Collaborate with top-tier engineers across global locations (Silicon Valley, Prague, and Bengaluru) to develop impactful, customer-focused features.Take ownership of features from concept to production, ensuring observability and efficiency, while mentoring engineers and promoting a culture of code quality.

Join d-Matrix, where we are at the cutting edge of generative AI, revolutionizing technology through innovative software and hardware solutions. Our ethos is rooted in collaboration and respect, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to exceptional outcomes.We value humility and prioritize open, direct communication. If you are passionate about overcoming challenges and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to explore the countless possibilities with us. Together, let’s redefine the future of AI.Work Arrangement: Hybrid, requiring onsite presence at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters three days a week.

Join us at The Nielsen Company as a Principal Member of the Technical Staff, specializing in data engineering. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and implementation of data solutions that drive impactful insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data systems and support strategic initiatives.

Join us in revolutionizing the data storage sector! At PureStorage, we are at the forefront of technological innovation, driving transformation in the industry. Here, you will be part of an extraordinary team, fostering creativity and collaboration.If you’re eager to embrace a multitude of opportunities and make a significant impact, we invite you to become part of our dynamic environment.ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ON THIS CHALLENGE?Step into a pivotal role within the FlashBlade Business Unit, renowned as one of the fastest-growing sectors at PureStorage. Our flagship product, FlashBlade, is a cutting-edge, scale-out all-flash file and object storage solution tailored for contemporary applications. You will gain profound insights into customer data interactions by engaging with advanced technologies like AI, modern backup solutions, log analytics using Splunk and Elastic, data pipelines with Kafka, and cluster computing through Spark.You will thrive in the FlashBlade team if you:Are curious about how modern applications—like AI or Splunk—interact with data and how we can enhance these processes.Enjoy working with distributed systems, algorithms, operating systems, Linux kernel, database internals, hypervisors, containers, compilers, and hardware.Are enthusiastic about tackling complex challenges and driving them to resolution.Collaborate with talented engineers and refine skills that will benefit your entire career. If you share our passion for impactful challenges that shape the future, we offer limitless opportunities for you to make your mark.WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE...Design, collaborate, and implement innovative algorithms and technologies for high-performance, highly reliable systems (aiming for six 9’s).Take ownership of innovations from concept to final product delivery.Analyze and resolve challenging problems with determination and insight.Engage with stakeholders across product management, development, system validation, support, and customers effectively.Work collaboratively with bright peers who inspire you as much as you inspire them.Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Join us at the forefront of technology as we revolutionize the data storage industry. At Pure Storage, you will have the opportunity to lead with groundbreaking ideas, grow alongside industry leaders, and collaborate with the brightest minds in the field.As a part of our mission to change the world through technology, we invite you to harness endless opportunities and make a lasting impact. Come be a part of something extraordinary!THE ROLEIn your role as Team Lead for Initiator & Protocol Engineering, you will be the key link between our cutting-edge FlashArray and the Linux/VMWare ecosystems. You will enhance the performance and reliability of our storage protocol stacks—covering NVMe over Fabrics and Fibre Channel—ensuring that Pure Storage continues to set the benchmark for enterprise connectivity. Working hand-in-hand with cross-functional hardware and software teams, you'll mentor a talented engineering team to address intricate kernel-level challenges and make a significant impact in the global Linux upstream community.WHAT YOU'LL DOOwn the Protocol Lifecycle: Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of Linux and VMware initiator stacks (NVMeoF, FC-SCSI, iSCSI) and target drivers to guarantee smooth, high-performance integration with Pure FlashArray.Drive System Resilience: Design improvements for Fibre Channel and NIC driver stacks that enhance RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability), concentrating on multipathing logic and link health monitoring.Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Direct a team of both senior and junior engineers through challenging project deliveries, performing thorough code reviews and establishing high standards for C/C++ and Python development within the kernel space.

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