Firmware Simulation Engineer

purestorage

Santa Clara, California · Santa Clara · United States

Posted Aug 19, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Engineering

Job description

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

Everpure's System team powers the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, and highly available portfolio of products. We build designs for the most demanding mission critical applications. The team creates new products using an agile engineering environment to solve issues and deliver the right products that delight our customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Everpure is seeking a full-time Embedded Firmware Simulation Engineer to join our device firmware team. You will be responsible for developing high-fidelity virtual platforms that abstract complex hardware behaviors to accelerate SSD firmware development. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Developing and maintaining comprehensive firmware simulation environments (e.g., QEMU) to enable shift-left testing, reducing dependency on physical hardware and accelerating time-to-market.
Creating accurate, high-fidelity hardware models to abstract controller logic, communication interfaces (PCIe, NVMe), and NAND media behaviors within Pure Storage’s DirectFlash™ SSD Modules.
Designing and implementing instrumentation tools to profile performance and analyze failures within the simulated environment.
Automating CI/CD pipelines to seamlessly integrate simulation and virtual platforms into our firmware release and validation processes.
Partnering closely with ASIC vendors to validate firmware behaviors against RTL and digital logic designs before physical silicon is available.

WHAT YOU BRING

5+ years of experience building and scaling high-fidelity simulation software for complex embedded, firmware, or hardware-software systems.
Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and Python for both firmware and modeling development.
Extensive experience with simulation/emulation tools and methodologies (e.g., QEMU, SystemC, TLM, or instruction-set simulators).
Deep understanding of firmware-hardware interaction, including the ability to translate complex schematics and data sheets into abstract software models.
Strong knowledge of high-performance storage protocols such as PCIe and NVMe.
Experience with embedded software development, SoC bring-up, and RTOS.
Experience with SoC, or hardware bring-up
Good verbal communication & collaboration skills.
Must be willing and able to work onsite in an open office and team environment.

#LI-ONSITE

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

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:

$180,000—$270,000 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.

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 purebenefits.com for more information.

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.