Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording; HAMR Media Research Scientist; Early Career

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Location:

Fremont, CA, US

Posting Date:
Jan 13, 2026

Job

Join a world-class team of scientists and engineers in the HAMR Media Development & Product Integration department in the Recording Media Organization (RMO). Here at Seagate’s Fremont Research Center we develop leading edge recording media technology for future hard disk drives from theoretical concept through technology development to product maturity. The team works closely with other departments in RMO such as equipment engineering and magnetic and recording test and characterization as well as with other Seagate Research and Development groups and external Research partners.

As we continue to push the envelope of recording technology in exciting novel directions, we are looking for candidates who, in addition to an excellent background in thin film- and nano-scale magnetics, can complement our group with expertise in adjacent areas such as spintronics or nano-photonics.

• Work closely within the process team to fabricate and characterize novel media structures for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording and beyond.
• Use and develop magnetic, thermal and structural characterization techniques.
• Use and develop modern data analysis tools to compare measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media Physics.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment.

• Solid understanding of and hands‑on experience with thin film deposition tools, and a broad range of magnetic, thermal and structural characterization techniques.
• Experience with magnetic sensors, magnetic memory, spintronics or magnetic recording devices,
• Proficient data analysis skills with JMP, Mat Lab or similar software tools.
• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science or a related field.

Our Gold LEED‑certified Fremont product‑design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support, and administrative teams. The site is equipped with a state‑of‑the‑art clean room and lab space. On‑site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms, and the on‑site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work‑life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $ - $. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, , eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

The benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location
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Fremont USA Research Center
Travel
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None

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