Description:

Pure Storage is seeking a talented and motivated Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in New York City.
The role involves understanding customers' unique challenges and tailoring Pure Storage solutions to meet their specific needs.
You will collaborate closely with the sales team and act as a technical expert during the sales process.
Responsibilities include developing an understanding of customer business drivers, connecting technology solutions to measurable business outcomes, and partnering with account managers and channel partners.
You will showcase the advantages of Pure Storage solutions and provide technical leadership on storage products and architectures.
The position requires managing evaluations, benchmarks, and system configurations, as well as delivering technical presentations to customers.
You will capture customer requirements and translate them into innovative solutions, contribute to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and promote mutual roadmap exchanges.
Staying current with competition and market trends is essential, as is leading by example in alignment with Pure's values of Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Customer-first.

Requirements:

A BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree, or equivalent experience is required.
Pre-sales experience is mandatory, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in technology, design, and communications.
A deep understanding of multi-tiered client/server and web-based computing solutions is necessary.
Familiarity with modern web architecture, including LAMP stack and AWS well-architected framework, is a plus.
Experience in targeting new prospects and converting them into clients is required.
Superior knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures such as FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, and SAN is essential.
Previous experience with Linux, NFS file systems, and distributed network environments is required.
Strong knowledge of digital transformation to Cloud Native architecture and familiarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills are necessary.

The annual base salary range for this position is $147,000 to $211,000, with potential for incentive pay and/or equity.
Pure Storage offers flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events to promote a healthy work-life balance.
The company is committed to equality and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employees have opportunities for personal and professional development through various programs and resources.
Pure Storage supports community engagement through the Pure Good Foundation, which provides volunteering and grant opportunities.