About our group:

This internship gives students hands-on experience designing and improving embedded firmware and device drivers for storage devices, alongside HW/SW technologists and engineers in the Seagate Research Group. Seagate Research leads the company in defining next-generation technology and learning for the design of edge and mass-capacity products. Our team of computer and electrical engineers creates novel devices using the latest developments in FPGA and embedded firmware. We strive to stay at the cutting edge of hardware and firmware development by employing AI-powered tools and defining new best practices.

About the role - you will:

Learn about embedded systems design for storage devices

Design and improve device drivers and embedded firmware

Study how software/firmware and hardware interact

Collaborate with HW/SW technologists and engineers

Program using C, C++, Rust and Python

About you:

Able to work independently, with strong self-motivation and a desire to learn.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of engineers.

Strong desire to solve complicated problems.

Your experience includes:

Structured C or C++ and Python programming skills.

Familiar with Linux.

Understand microcontroller architecture

Software development on both Windows and Linux

Familiar with CI/CD, unit testing, cross platform compilation

Currently working toward a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, with enrollment in Fall 2027 classes.

You might also have:

Familiarity with other languages such as Rust or Go

Familiarity with open-source tools and libraries like SPDK

Familiarity with low level simulation models like QEMU

Familiarity with Agile / SCRUM methodologies.

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.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $22 - $30/hr. The individual base wage 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 Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan. Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave. The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Shakopee, United States
Travel: None

Information at a Glance

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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