Sr Staff Engineer - Test Process Software​/Firmware Developer

About our group

Development, Infrastructure and Process Architecture (DIPA) team is a software and firmware development team at the forefront of HDD technological innovation. The DIPA team plays an important role in bringing cutting‑edge technologies from various cross‑functional teams such as advanced recording methodology and servo into the manufacturing test process during early product development. We develop and maintain drive level embedded firmware, object‑oriented python code, and infrastructure tools driving engineering efficiency.

• Design, develop, test and maintain firmware and python scripts.
• Work in various subsystems such as servo, mechanical, read /write, electronics, controller firmware and factory test process.
• Participate in cross‑functional design teams to innovate best‑in‑class solutions for holistic design.
• Lead projects, gather requirements and work with other test process team members to complete large and small feature development.
• Develop broad knowledge of HDD manufacturing process and apply that knowledge to integrate new technologies into factory test process to ensure successful execution of early product development.
• Work in fast paced product team environment, utilizing excellent communication and problem‑solving skills to deliver quality yet adaptable solutions to move the product development forward. Perform failure analysis to resolve HDD failures.

• Team player with effective communication skills and willingness to operate in global environment.
• Self‑starter who welcomes new challenges and can innovate creative solutions to solve a variety of problems.
• Interest in working on broad spectrum of work and is adaptable to fit the needs of the organization.
• Interest in managing medium to large‑scale projects is highly desirable.
• The ability to be productive and innovative while under extreme time pressure is highly desirable.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent and 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or PhD and 5+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• C/C++, Python and/or Object‑oriented experience.
• Experience developing code through all phases – design, implementation, test.
• The candidate should be hands‑on with the ability to debug hardware / firmware issues while deploying diagnostic tools – all directed towards identifying failure root cause and driving corrective action.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for coordination with the extended team including engineering groups (servo, read/write, firmware) and communicating product issues and status to management.

You might also have:

• Experience using code development tools (emulators, trace, version control, compilers, linkers, analyzers).
• Agile / SCRUM methodologies.
• Experience with Source code control systems such as Perforce.
• Full‑stack development experience.

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.

Longmont, United States, Shakopee, United States

Travel:
Up to 10%