Systems Software Engineer

Santa Clara · USD 149,000-224,000 / year · Remote · Posted Sep 23, 2026

At a glance

The Systems Software Engineer (MTS3) will join the Core Products Business Unit (CPBU) to transform hardware upgrade workflows into automated, self-service experiences.
This role involves building dedicated systems infrastructure and controller-upgrade automation that bridges on-array software execution with cloud-guided operations.
The position requires working on-site in Santa Clara to engage directly with hardware and lab environments.

Architect, implement, and maintain high-reliability systems software components for controller-upgrade automation.
Transition complex hardware replacement and upgrade tasks into repeatable, self-service workflows.
Build robust state machines, health checks, workflow orchestration, and automated recovery paths.
Partner with internal services and Pure1 cloud teams to deliver an end-to-end guided experience.
Develop comprehensive test strategies, regression coverage, and CI/CD automation.
Establish actionable operational metrics for upgrade execution time, error modes, and telemetry.

Strong hands-on development and coding skills in C++ and Python.
Solid foundations in distributed systems, high availability (HA), storage architectures, hardware lifecycle, or embedded/platform software.
Demonstrated experience designing state machines, workflow orchestration, health checks, and error handling for critical systems.
Exceptional debugging skills across multi-layered system boundaries.
Experience establishing test strategies and working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment.
Willingness to work on-site in Santa Clara, CA.