Seagate Technology LLC

Firmware Engineer II

Seagate Technology LLC$82K — $100K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, debug, and validate embedded firmware for HDD storage devices.
  • Analyze hardware and firmware functionality, documenting and communicating findings.
  • Evaluate complex events using emulators, logic analyzers, and other tools.
  • Collaborate with teams to define firmware requirements and architecture.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers to foster technical growth.
  • Drive innovation in firmware development processes and tools.

Benefits

  • Eligibility to participate in a discretionary bonus program.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with options.
  • Employee stock purchase plan available.
  • Paid time off including 12 holidays and flexible time off.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
About the role - you will:

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.

Key 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.


About you:

  • 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


**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available with this position

Your experience includes:

  • 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 1-3 years of experience or Master's in Computer Science with 0-2 years of experience.


Location:

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 $82,305.60 - $100,048.00. 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: Longmont, United States
Travel: None

About Seagate Technology LLC

Seagate Technology LLC is an American data storage company. It was incorporated in 1978 as Shugart Technology and commenced business in 1979. Since then, the company has been providing data storage solutions to a wide range of customers, including businesses, governments, and individuals. Seagate Technology LLC is headquartered in Cupertino, California, and has operations in more than 40 countries around the world. The company is known for its hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and hybrid drives, which are used in a variety of applications, including desktop and laptop computers, gaming consoles, and data centers.
Learn more about Seagate Technology LLC
Size
40,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$989 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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