System Test Engineer, FlashBlade at Pure Storage

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Storage, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in software testing and test automation - preferably within an enterprise storage product environment (either on-premise or cloud) where Distributed Systems architecture is a key component
  • Experience working closely in flash storage is a big plus
  • Good knowledge of file systems, file system protocols, and data replication: Read/Write (IOPs, Latency, Bandwidth), I/O datapath, NFS, SMB, S3, ACLs, networking layers (switching, routing, vlans, LACP/lags), and replication specifics (like lag time, RTO, RPO)
  • Strong Automation skills, Familiarity with automation tooling like pytest is a plus
  • Good understanding of how end customers use/deploy Storage Systems is a plus
  • Familiarity with application ecosystems (e.g. Netbackup, Veeam, Commvault, Vertica, Elastic Search, and Database workloads) and directory services (e.g. openldap, ad, oud etc)
  • Experience in any number of related system software projects e.g: Operating systems, Linux Kernel, Hypervisors, Containers etc
  • Ability to deploy and use 3rd party IO tools such as; Load Dynamix, IOZone, fio, SpecFS, HCIBench to simulate IO test workloads as a supplement to real workloads
  • Skilled at reviewing and collaborating on product design docs and test plans and have competency in authoring detailed test plans
  • Have worked within Agile, Test-Driven Development, and Continuous Integration organizations
  • Stellar communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams to gather data to help with future automation project roadmaps
  • Experience in development and testing of RESTful web services and backend APIs
  • 8+ years relevant work experience

Responsibilities

  • Customer Use case driven System Testing for FlashBlade (a unified fast file and object (UFFO) platform used for modern data)
  • Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to make sure your test environment validates the Customer use cases as closely as possible
  • Own and drive testing to completion: review product requirements, design docs, and customer use cases to build test plans, test cases, and develop automation in order to execute System Testing for new and existing features over multiple FlashBlade releases
  • Work with Dev/PM, Support and Escalation teams to help reproduce and root cause customer issues
  • Identifying, analyzing, and documenting any defects discovered during testing
  • Be a voice for FlashBlade Systems Quality with the Customer First being at the heart of the conversation

Skills

System Testing
Test Automation
Distributed Systems
Flash Storage
File Systems
Test Plans
Test Cases
Defect Analysis
Root Cause Analysis

Pure Storage

Data storage solutions and services provider

About Pure Storage

Pure Storage specializes in data storage solutions, providing businesses with advanced technologies to manage and protect their data. The company offers a range of products, including all-flash storage arrays that utilize flash memory for faster data access compared to traditional hard drives. Additionally, Pure Storage provides a subscription service called Evergreen One, which ensures clients receive continuous updates and maintenance for their storage systems without needing to replace hardware. This approach allows businesses to keep their technology current and efficient. Pure Storage differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on sustainability and innovation in its offerings. The company's goal is to deliver efficient and environmentally friendly data storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of clients across various industries.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$461.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness - Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Gym / Wellness Reimbursement, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance, Maternity Leave, PTO (Vacation / Personal Days), Paternity Leave, Vision Insurance
Home - Business Travel Insurance, Immigration Assistance, Phone Bill Reimbursement, Remote Work
Financial & Retirement - 401k 100% match on the first 3% of base salary, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Risks

Emerging storage technology companies may erode Pure Storage's market share.
Supply chain vulnerabilities could disrupt production and delivery schedules.
Data sovereignty laws may increase operational complexity and costs.

Differentiation

Pure Storage leverages flash memory for faster data access and improved performance.
The company offers Evergreen One, a subscription service for continuous updates and maintenance.
Pure Storage's GenAI Pod provides turnkey solutions for AI-powered innovation.

Upsides

Collaboration with Kioxia enhances scalability and performance in hyperscale data centers.
FlashArray//C20 expands market reach to smaller and edge deployments.
Strategic investment in CoreWeave accelerates AI cloud services innovation.

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