Sr Firmware Engineer

our group•Longmont, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Seagate is the global leader in data storage solutions, creating innovative products for Enterprise and Cloud Computing, and Consumer Electronics applications. Our technologies empower people and businesses worldwide to create, share, and preserve their data. Our team designs, develops, tests, and integrates firmware solutions for cutting-edge storage products. We collaborate across engineering disciplines to implement features and functions for next-generation technologies, including HAMR (Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording), and define hardware and firmware architectures for future platforms. We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Firmware Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in embedded systems and a passion for solving complex, real-world engineering challenges. As part of our Firmware and Software Engineering team, you will contribute to the development of next-generation storage solutions, working on firmware that powers Seagate’s industry-leading HDD and storage systems. You will play a key role in shaping firmware strategies, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability across enterprise and cloud storage platforms.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
Proficient in C/C++ with strong debugging and optimization skills.
Deep understanding of embedded systems and hardware-software integration.
Experience with secure coding practices and firmware reliability.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work on-site at our Longmont, CO facility, Monday-Friday
Expertise in storage device architecture (HDD, SSD) and protocols (SATA, SAS, NVMe).
Familiarity with cloud storage systems, distributed storage architecture, and data center environments.
Experience with file systems, storage interfaces, and performance tuning.
Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application in intelligent storage.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization
Experience with version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Experience with Agile development model
Bachelor's in Computer Science with 5-8 years of experience OR a Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering with 3-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, debug, and validate embedded firmware for HDD storage devices.
Analyze (discover, document, communicate) hardware and firmware functionality.
Work on significant issues where analysis involves evaluation of complex events and use of emulators, logic analyzers, and other tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements and architecture.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering.
Employ Software Engineering best practices
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices.
Drive innovation in firmware development processes, tools, and methodologies.
Analyze performance metrics and optimize firmware for scalability and efficiency.
Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments, and product planning.