Description:

The Consulting Field Solutions Architect role at Pure Storage involves being part evangelist, part systems engineer, and part developer, promoting Pure in the technical community.
The position requires sharing knowledge through blog posts, webinars, and presentations, while sensing market trends and identifying new opportunities for the Pure platform.
Responsibilities include consulting and advising on architecting, managing, and scaling systems, as well as conducting competitive analysis and implementing successful proofs of concept (POCs).
The role also involves building prototypes to demonstrate potential use cases in the architect's area of expertise.
Candidates should have deep technical experience with databases, software development, performance tuning, virtualization, and possibly containerization.
Familiarity with the ecosystem of software vendors is essential to influence Pure's investment in partnerships and products.
The position can be based in any major US city.

Requirements:

Proficiency in File Protocols, SMB, NFS, Object, TCP/IP Networking, Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Enterprise Datacenter Solution and Design is required.
Proven experience in diagnosing performance issues and tuning virtualized environments is necessary.
Candidates should be innovative thinkers with a deep understanding of Infrastructure, Cloud, and Virtualization.
Experience in supporting or designing data architecture for Enterprise Companies is essential.
The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies is required.
Outstanding content creation, public speaking, and presentation skills are necessary.
A strong passion for learning and teaching others is expected.
Candidates must promote a culture of collaboration by partnering with solution stakeholders across the organization.
A strong desire to mentor and coach team members throughout the organization is important.
Candidates should be motivated, self-starting, and possess strong problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills with management, peers, coworkers, customers, partners, and key industry stakeholders are required.

The annual base salary range for this position is $182,000 – $291,000, determined based on role, level, and location.
The role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
Pure Storage offers a variety of perks to manage a healthy work-life balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
The company values unique thoughts and celebrates individuality, providing ample opportunities for learning and career development.
Pure is committed to equality and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their background.