What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Network Engineer position at Pure Storage?
We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.
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
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be a founding technical pillar for our new Plano, Texas data center, bridging the gap between hardware engineering and software-driven automation. You will design and deploy high-performance spine-leaf fabrics that serve as the backbone for Pure’s global R&D, ensuring our engineering teams have the deterministic capacity they need to innovate. Collaborating across Infrastructure Engineering, you’ll transform complex networking requirements into automated, self-healing services that power the future of data storage.
What You'll Do
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
$143,000—$215,000 USD
What You Can Expect From Us
Accommodations And Accessibility
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.
Our Commitment To a Strong And Inclusive Team
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.
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
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be a founding technical pillar for our new Plano, Texas data center, bridging the gap between hardware engineering and software-driven automation. You will design and deploy high-performance spine-leaf fabrics that serve as the backbone for Pure’s global R&D, ensuring our engineering teams have the deterministic capacity they need to innovate. Collaborating across Infrastructure Engineering, you’ll transform complex networking requirements into automated, self-healing services that power the future of data storage.
What You'll Do
- Architect & Deploy Next-Gen Fabrics: Own the end-to-end design and implementation of Clos spine–leaf data center fabrics (BGP EVPN/VXLAN) and VRF-based segmentation to provide secure, scalable connectivity for Plano and our global R&D sites.
- Drive Infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain automated workflows using Ansible, Python, and ZTP to standardize configuration templates, integrating network provisioning directly into compute and PDU commissioning workflows.
- Support the Plano Launch & Migration: Act as the onsite technical lead for the Texas facility buildout, coordinating with Hardware and Logistics teams to oversee rack/pod turn-ups, structured cabling verification, and the seamless migration of tenant testbeds.
- Elevate Observability & Reliability: Optimize network health by onboarding devices into NMS/flow tools and managing the full lifecycle of L2/L3 incidents to ensure 24/7 operational reliability for engineering customers.
- Technical Mentorship & Governance: Serve as a senior resource for NetDevOps practices, mentoring junior engineers and defining the documentation standards (runbooks and topologies) that will govern our global network operations.
- We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Dallas, Texas office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.
- Data Center Engineering Expertise: Deep technical command of L1-L3 networking (OSPF, BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6) and hands-on experience operating major switching platforms like Arista, Cisco, or Juniper.
- NetDevOps & Automation Toolkit: Proven ability to manage infrastructure through code, utilizing Linux proficiency and scripting (Python/Shell) to build Ansible-driven deployment and monitoring solutions.
- Security & Service Integration: Extensive experience configuring data center firewalls, load balancers, and network zones to maintain robust security postures across complex lab and production environments.
- Strategic Problem Solving: A track record of leading scoped technical workstreams independently—from initial design and capacity planning to incident response and high-stakes data center migrations.
- Location: Dallas, Texas area. You will start remotely while the office space is being built out, with an expectation of regular on-site work at the Plano data center for deployments and incident response once active.
- Schedule: Standard US business hours with flexibility for global collaboration; participation in an on-call rotation and maintenance windows is required to support 24/7 operations.
- Travel: Occasional travel to other Pure data centers (e.g., Utah, California) for planning sessions and team on-sites.
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
$143,000—$215,000 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.
Accommodations And Accessibility
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.
Our Commitment To a Strong And Inclusive Team
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.
Salary : $143,000 - $215,000