Staff Engineer - Firmware Systems Engineering Product Lead

About our group:

We manage software releases across all products and customers within the Systems Firmware organization. Our team serves as the primary interface between firmware development and the broader Systems product teams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of high-quality firmware solutions.

About the role - you will:

• Collaborate daily with firmware and test engineers to define feature requirements, resolve bugs, and deliver high-quality firmware releases.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and test teams to address technical challenges, align on dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of firmware releases.
• Interface directly with external customers to gather requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure firmware solutions meet customer expectations.
• Provide regular updates on software deliverables to firmware leadership and business stakeholders.
• Engage hands-on with current products and firmware to drive technical excellence and product understanding.
• Support release planning, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation activities.

About you:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Technically curious and eager to learn.
• Strong tactical thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Hardware, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree, and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Hardware, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree, and 6+ years of experience, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Hardware, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree, and 3+ years of experience, or Equivalent education and experience.
• Solid understanding of computer hardware systems.
• Hands-on experience in embedded firmware development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
• Strong project management skills, including tracking deliverables, managing timelines, and coordinating across teams.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., GIT).

The estimated base salary range for this position is $105,664.00 - $154,005,28. 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:

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 600+ 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). We also offer opportunities for community service and participation in various employee resource groups. 

Location: Longmont, United States
Travel: Up to 10%