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Seagate

Sr Staff Engineer - Selftest Embedded Software Development

shakopee, MN

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About this opportunity

Seagate lists this Sr Staff Engineer - Selftest Embedded Software Development opportunity in shakopee, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

About our group:

The Selftest team is a development team at the forefront of HDD technological innovation. The Selftest 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 test software and supporting Python tools that improve engineering efficiency. Come join us to be part of a team with broad expertise delivering the next generation of storage solutions.

About the role - you will:

Design, develop, test and maintain Selftest embedded software and supporting 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 functional engineering teams 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.

About you:

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.

**Please note: No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Your experience includes:

C/C++, Python and/or Object‑oriented experience

Experience developing code through all phases - design, implementation, test, maintenance.

The candidate should be hands‑on with the ability to debug hardware and 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree with 8+ years of experience.

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

Location:

Our Shakopee campus is located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis in a setting with a rural vibe – it overlooks a horse racing track and stables, yet it has great entertainment venues close by as well. With wide‑open spaces, the campus has plenty of space for running, biking, shooting some hoops or playing volleyball over lunch. If working out is your thing, the on‑site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, tournaments and group workouts. Hungry? Seagate offers an on‑site café with freshly sourced foods and specialty coffees, or if you prefer, drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away.

Our Longmont product‑design campus is nestled against the foothills with exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains. Here at work, you can grab breakfast and lunch in the on‑site cafeteria or get an afternoon espresso, prepared by a professional barista. Our 1,500+ employees enjoy an active on‏‑site experience from sporting activities (get in a few laps at lunch on our 1‑mile walking path around campus, play ping‑pong or volleyball, or stop in our 24- hour fitness center for a group or individual workout) to community service and many employee resource groups including Pride! Women’s Leadership Network and a Young Professionals Network.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $147,035.20 - $214,302.40. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits for this position

eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-and long‑term disability

401(k)

employee stock purchase plan

health savings account

dependent care

healthcare spending accounts

12 holidays

flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy

a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Location : Shakopee, United States, Longmont, United States

Travel : Up to 10%

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Worksite address

shakopee, MN, 55379, US

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