Member of Technical Staff, Portworx - Backend Engineering Lead (Go, Kubernetes)

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Portworx by Everpure(Formerly Pure Storage)
• Everpure Acquired Portworx in October 2020, Creating the Industry's Most Complete Kubernetes Data Services Platform for Cloud Native Applications. This acquisition represents Pure’s largest to date and our deeper expansion into the fast-growing market for multi-cloud data services to support Kubernetes and containers.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Portworx's Kubernetes-native backup and restore solution, serving as a technical anchor for the team.
• Design and build cloud-native services that operate reliably at scale, with a strong emphasis on performance, quality, and efficiency in both design and implementation.
• Deeply leverage Kubernetes constructs (operators, CRDs, controllers, CSI) to build robust, production-grade data protection capabilities.
• Ensure security, resilience, stability, and high availability are first-class considerations in every design and implementation decision.
• Design and develop robust, well-defined APIs that integrate seamlessly with the frontend and Web UI.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical direction for the product, mentor engineers, and set the bar for engineering quality through design reviews and code reviews.
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex features — from design documents through implementation, testing at scale, and production readiness.
• WHAT YOU BRING
• 10+ years of proven development experience in Enterprise grade products for private or public cloud offerings ( Ex - vSphere, Openshift baremetal or AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience with enterprise systems products in network or storage domain
• Experience in building distributed systems with strong concepts on consensus, cluster membership, scalability, resilience
• Expertise in Golang programming or C++
• Expertise in building scalable systems for Kubernetes
• Expertise In-depth knowledge of container and micro services architecture
• Demonstrated experience in designing scalable GRPC/REST based backends
• Demonstrated mentorship in individual leadership in solving ambiguous technical problems
• Demonstrated ability to perform deep troubleshooting of problems involving kubernetes, storage vendors, performance and OS in user and kernel space
• Understanding of Cloud delivery models like Saas/Paas/Iaas
• 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, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out http://benefits.everpuredata.com/ for more information.
• Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.
• We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.
• Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.
• Join us and bring your best.
• Bring your bold.
• Pure and simple.

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