Associate Pre- Sales Systems Engineer

About Pure Storage

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

The Associate Systems Engineer (ASE) plays a key role in supporting the SE organization through activities that drive customer product feature adoption as well as lifecycle management of a customer’s fleet of products and solutions.

What You'll Be Doing...

• Assist internal teams with configuration validation in support of sales opportunities.
• Collect and acquire data for use in the creation of sales plays and lifecycle management programs and processes.
• Work with established programs and tools to provide customers with a product performance solution that meets and exceeds their expectations.
• Be involved in the Account Planning process as part of a larger team.
• Assist with solution designs and take point on simple designs.
• Assist prospects and customers with basic demonstrations, system configurations, feature adoption, and answer basic technical questions.
• Work with established programs and tools to support customer pursuits.
• Work cross-functionally with internal departments such as Customer Support, Professional Services, Renewal, Integrated Operations, and Order Management.
• Support both pre-sales and post-sales activities, optimizing customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Drive technical account management to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing support of Pure Storage solutions, fostering strong customer relationships.

What You’ll Need To Bring To This Role...

• BS in a technical field and 1–2 years of technology industry or equivalent experience.
• Strong phone presence and experience in a high-volume customer interaction environment.
• Conscientious attitude and dependability, with strengths in teamwork and communication.
• Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities, and a strong ability to listen.
• Ability to collect data, identify problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Preparation and delivery of technical product and architecture presentations.
• Passion for technology and aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and proactively, while applying a high level of business and technical acumen to a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated listening, written communication, and product presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in real-time scenarios.
• Apply critical thinking techniques to work through customer situations and interactions.
• Domestic, overnight travel 5–10% of the time.
• Willingness to relocate upon promotion.
• Knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN) preferred.
• Knowledge of VMware, Windows, UNIX OS variants (Linux, AIX, ...), NFS file systems, and network environments helpful.
• Salesforce.com experience helpful.

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.

Key skills/competency

• Associate Pre-Sales Systems Engineer
• Customer Engagement
• Technical Presentations
• Solution Design
• Storage Architectures
• VMware
• Salesforce
• Data Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork