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Seagate Technology · 2 months ago

Sr Staff Engineer - Test Process Software/Firmware Developer

positionLongmont, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$130K/yr - $190K/yr
date8+ years exp

Seagate Technology is a leader in HDD technological innovation, and they are seeking a Sr Staff Engineer - Test Process Software/Firmware Developer to join their Development, Infrastructure and Process Architecture team. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining firmware and Python scripts, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the manufacturing test process during early product development.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

C/C++PythonFirmware developmentAgile/SCRUMSource code controlCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree in (Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent 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

Preferred

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
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

Benefits

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
Healthcare spending accounts
Paid time off
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

Company

Seagate Technology

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Seagate is a data storage and hardware company that offers hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage solutions.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.seagate.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4B
Key Investors
ValueAct Capital
2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-01-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2023-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B

Leadership Team

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Dave Mosley
Chief Executive Officer
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Stephen Luczo
CEO

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