Senior Firmware Engineer

Location: 

Shakopee, MN, US

Posting Date:  Mar 13, 2026
Job ID:  13934

About our group:

Seagate is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer for our Shakopee, MN, design center. This role will report to the Senior Engineering Manager in the Controller Firmware group at Seagate. The team develops and maintains firmware for controlling data flow, memory management, and stack and kernel operations, which provide the base firmware architecture for disk drives and storage devices.

 

 

This role is critical in supporting teams across the organization to build highly optimized firmware designs for storage products. It requires knowledge of real-time system engineering, computer architecture, data structures, and algorithms. The candidate should possess software programming and debugging skills, utilizing hardware and software tools, as well as test equipment, to deliver high-quality, high-performance firmware for Seagate.

About the role - you will:

  • Conceive, design, develop, and test firmware solutions for advanced data storage products.
  • Work with firmware and hardware design teams to develop firmware methods that implement features for leading edge concepts in data storage products.
  • Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of complex events.
  • Exercise independent judgment to determine methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results on new and special projects.
  • Assume responsibility for the analysis, design, programming, debugging and modification of firmware (IC embedded code) applications.
  • Apply your knowledge of embedded software and your experience of best practice software development methods.

Your experience includes:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 3+ years of experience, or PHD and 0+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • C/C++ language programming experience.
  • Demonstrated experience using code development tools.
  • Experience analyzing software defects, identifying root cause, and implementing corrective action.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of Operating System, Computer Architecture, Embedded System and data structure and algorithms.

 

You Might Also Have:

  • Knowledge of data storage systems.
  • Hard Disc Drive or Solid State Drive experience.
  • Software performance analysis and optimization.
  • Experience using Oscilloscopes and Logic Analyzers.
  • Assembly language programming.

 

 

The estimated base salary range for this position is $92,310.40 - $131,994.72. 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 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.

 

Location: Shakopee, United States
Travel: None


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.  We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster 

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