Senior Technical Marketing Engineer

As a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Pure Storage, your main responsibilities include developing and delivering technical documentation such as white papers, guides, and training materials, specifically focused on our FlashBlade and FlashArray products. You’ll work closely with pre-sales teams to support them with technical insights and product demonstrations, engage in interoperability testing, and collaborate cross-functionally with product management and engineering to align product capabilities with market needs.

To qualify for the Senior Technical Marketing Engineer role at Pure Storage, candidates should have at least 7 years of technical experience in SAN, NAS, and object storage, alongside a BS or MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. A strong background in data center architecture, networking, and security is essential, along with exceptional writing and communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

At Pure Storage, we value continuous learning and personal growth. As a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, you will have access to various development opportunities, including training programs, mentorship, and cross-functional projects that allow you to expand your skills and expertise. We encourage our employees to take on new challenges and provide ample resources to support their career advancement.

Key technical skills for a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Pure Storage include a deep understanding of storage solutions (SAN, NAS, and object storage), knowledge of Unix, Windows, and Linux operating systems, and familiarity with NFS and SMB file services. Scripting skills in shell or Python, along with experience in server and network performance testing, greatly enhance your capability to contribute effectively in this role.

The work environment for a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Pure Storage emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. You will work primarily from our Bellevue, WA office, expected to be present four days a week. Our culture promotes open communication and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward while providing the necessary resources and support to thrive professionally.

In answering this question, detail specific projects or tasks where you utilized SAN, NAS, and object storage technologies. Discuss the outcomes of your work, the technologies used, and how your contributions helped achieve project goals or improved customer solutions.

To effectively answer, describe your process for gathering information, determining the audience's needs, and structuring content to ensure clarity and usability. Highlight any collaborative efforts with engineering or product management to substantiate your strategy.

Discuss your techniques for simplifying complex concepts, such as using analogies or visuals. Provide examples of situations where you successfully communicated critical information to non-technical team members or clients.

Share a specific example of a project that posed significant challenges. Elaborate on your decision-making process, how you prioritized tasks based on business needs, and the eventual outcome of the project.

Detail a scenario where you conducted performance testing. underline the metrics and results you focused on and how your insights directly led to product enhancements or better marketing strategies.

Emphasize the importance of customer feedback in shaping product features and marketing strategies, citing examples of how you've implemented customer suggestions into technical documentation or product development.

Articulate your methods for collaborating with marketing and technical teams. Stress the importance of maintaining clear communication and feedback loops to ensure consistency in messaging and product representation.

Share your insights on emerging trends in data storage and how marketing strategies might evolve. Discuss technologies you're excited about and how they could impact the industry and your role.

Mention your commitment to professional development through industry publications, webinars, conferences, and community engagement. Discuss how learning from peers and thought leaders fuels your growth and informs your work.

Refer to specific technical demonstrations you've delivered. Discuss the materials you created, the audience involved, and any feedback received that showcased your effectiveness in presenting complex topics.