Senior Research Engineer, Software & Hardware Security - Early Career

About our group:

Seagate is a global leader in data storage, offering high-performance, sustainable options with capacity to match the expanding data economy. The Data Trust team provides innovative technological solutions for the privacy and reliability concerns of today’s customers and tomorrow’s applications. Through our dedicated research efforts, we anticipate potential attack vectors and stay one step ahead to safeguard and maximize the potential of digital content in an ever-evolving, on-demand world.  

About the role - you will:

Seagate Technology is looking for a talented researcher to directly contribute to advanced research efforts in data security and secure computation. The Senior Research Engineer will be responsible for evaluating new data privacy solutions, supporting research and product teams with security expertise, and conducting novel security research.  Our ideal candidate combines intellectual curiosity with a dedication to producing actionable security benefits for end users.

As a Research Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:  

• Communicating with subject matter experts at all Seagate worldwide sites 
• Evaluating new trends in cybersecurity and emerging algorithms and protocols
• Developing and analyzing new security technology
• Providing guidance for future Seagate products
• Producing technical reports, filing patents, and presenting results.

You may be required to travel domestically on occasion. 

About you:

You’re deeply interested in cybersecurity, and you’re looking for the opportunity to learn on the job and to be hands-on in developing projects from genesis to completion. You’re an effective communicator of both technical details and high-level concepts, especially to those outside your field.

Your experience includes:

• Research/Publication record in cryptography, systems security, or a related field is a plus, especially with connections to side-channel security, cryptography, confidential computation, and privacy-preserving machine learning.
• Programming experience (e.g., Rust, C/C++, Python)  
• PhD or equivalent education and experience in the field of Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field. 

Location:

Our Bloomington, MN campus (Normandale) spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $106,000 - $138,000. 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: Shakopee, United States
Travel: None