Job Description

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.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
You will work with a globally distributed team across time zones in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. To succeed in this environment, you will be a highly collaborative worker and an enthusiastic communicator. You will actively participate in software development by attending daily or weekly sync meetings, uncover features for documentation, report on documentation status for release features, and meet release deadlines for your areas of responsibility. You will also help your fellow colleagues do the same by providing reviews, feedback, and edits on their writing.
You will research new technologies, both externally at an industry level, and internally at the product level. In your research, you will interface with engineers and other subject matter experts directly to understand the features you're documenting. You will then use those features yourself on the same production software and systems as your users.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform as a lead writer and work with technical teams to research, write, edit, and maintain software documentation and release notes.
• Work with a globally distributed team.
• Attend daily or weekly meetings and syncs.
• Follow a style guide to write consistently and appropriately.
• Review content of peers, UI content, and other such technical content.
• Respond to customer queries that might arise for product docs.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
Mandatory requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technical writing for software
• Must have demonstrated experience writing software documentation in a docs-as-code approach
• Exemplary writing and editing skills with an emphasis on writing for a global audience of developers
• Hands on experience with Linux command-line applications, Git, HTML, CSS, JS

Preferred requirements

• Experience with containerization: kubernetes, Docker
• Experience with cloud services, virtualization, networking
• Experience in "Storage Virtualization" and knowledge of storage technologies such as Block devices, NFS, File System, Object Storage
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and comfortable working in sprints
• Markup languages: Markdown, ASCIIdoc
• May not be a hard-core programmer, but can write basic code samples. Also willing to dig into the code to better understand what's going on or to tweak samples to make them valid in a doc context.

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(TM), Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials(TM) 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. Check out 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 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.

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