Principal Product Manager, EXA

Principal Product Manager, EXA

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

Are you a seasoned product leader with a deep technical background and a passion for shaping products from the inside out? We're looking for a Principal Product Manager to be the critical link between the customer, the market, and our core engineering teams. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the future of FlashBlade/EXA, Pure Storage's most advanced platform engineered for the extreme performance, scale, and efficiency demanded by modern AI and HPC infrastructure. You'll drive the product roadmap, ensuring sustainable and compelling differentiation that empowers organizations to innovate at the speed of data.

What You'll Do

1. Define and drive the product roadmap and feature prioritization for FlashBlade/EXA, translating customer needs, competitive analysis, and market trends into clear, actionable requirements for our engineering teams.
2. Shape the future product strategy with sustainable and compelling differentiation, ensuring our offerings remain at the forefront of the AI and HPC storage market.
3. Collaborate closely with the executive team to establish project scope and goals, providing strategic leadership that drives the overall success of the FlashBlade/EXA product line.
4. Engage with key account field sales teams, channel partners, and customers to gather direct feedback and foster an active ecosystem that informs product development and supports sales enablement.

What You'll Bring

• A proven track record of driving successful, enterprise-class storage products from concept to launch, with a deep technical understanding of storage environments, deployments, and use cases.
• Strategic leadership and a strong business acumen, with the ability to develop a clear vision, strategy, and execution plan for a product line.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, capable of influencing both technical and business stakeholders and presenting complex information clearly and concisely.
• The ability to think both strategically and tactically, taking ownership of initiatives and driving results in a fast-paced environment with multiple shifting priorities.
• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

The annual base salary range is:

$199,000 - $299,000 USD

What You Can Expect From Us

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure 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 Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure 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.

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. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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. Bring your flash.