Firmware Engineer - Early Career (AI/ML Focus)

About our group:

Do you have a background in embedded firmware and a passion for innovation? Our team designs, develops, tests, and integrates firmware solutions that support 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.

Our vision is to be the best Firmware / Software engineering team that brings Storage Devices alive to craft the Datasphere, guided by a culture of:

• Growth Mindset – Be insatiably curious
• Customer Obsession – Innovate to meet customer needs
• Open and Inclusive – Tap into the global talent pool
• One Team – Connected by a shared mission

About the role - you will:

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Firmware Engineer to join our team as a New College Graduate (NCG). This role is ideal for recent graduates with a strong foundation in embedded systems and a passion for applying AI/ML techniques to solve 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 also help explore and implement AI/ML approaches to enhance development workflows, diagnostics, and product reliability.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Apply AI/ML techniques to internal projects to accelerate firmware maturity and workflow efficiency.
• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware for storage devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements and architecture.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

About you:

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and firmware development.
• Coursework or project experience in AI/ML, including data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) is a plus.
• Understanding of large language models (LLMs) and their application in engineering contexts
• Understanding of API management principles, including secure integration, versioning, and performance monitoring of AI/LLM services—enabling scalable and efficient use of language models in engineering workflows.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of storage systems, file systems, or hardware interfaces.
  
  

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. 

 
The estimated base salary range for this position is $63,835.00-$91,291.00. 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