Pure Storage delivers all-flash storage arrays and cloud data services with a workforce of roughly 4,100 people. Recent talent data shows about 12% of staff were newly hired while departures remained lower, producing a net increase in overall headcount. The hiring activity supports the expansion of Pure Storage’s product portfolio and customer base across enterprise and cloud markets. The organization maintains a balanced mix of engineering, go-to-market, and corporate roles that enable ongoing product innovation and global sales execution.
Engineering is the largest function at Pure Storage with approximately 1,595 employees, representing just under two-fifths of total staff and underscoring the company’s focus on research and development. Sales and Support follows at around 1,149 employees, or 28% of the workforce, reflecting the importance of customer acquisition and post-sales care. Mid-sized teams include Marketing & Product (318 employees) and Information Technology (291), while Business Management, Finance & Administration, Operations, and Human Resources collectively account for about 16% of headcount. Smaller specialized areas such as Program & Project Management and an assorted "Other" category round out the 18 departments, illustrating a technology-heavy organization complemented by robust commercial and operational units.
Pure Storage’s talent footprint spans key technology hubs. Roughly one-fifth of employees—about 800 people—are based in San Francisco, anchoring the company in Silicon Valley. Other notable U.S. clusters include Salt Lake City, Chicago, Seattle, Austin, and New York, each hosting 1–4% of staff, while international engineering and support centers in Bengaluru and Prague add another 6% combined. More than 60% of employees are categorized under “Other,” indicating a broad mix of remote team members and smaller satellite offices that extend Pure Storage’s reach to customers worldwide.