Embedded Software Engineer (Master’s) – Early Career

Seagate Technology; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Seagate Technology seeks an Embedded Software Engineer at master's level for an early career phase to design, implement, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for storage products across locations in Longmont, CO or Shakopee, MN. You will fix defects, improve reliability, and support product stabilization.

The role emphasizes strong CS fundamentals, modular design, code reviews, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware and firmware teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Production-quality C/C++ software for embedded systems.
• Experience with debugging, root-cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain targeted embedded software changes in C/C++ to correct defects and improve reliability.
• Apply modular design, clear interfaces, and testable implementation practices for maintainable fixes.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve defects across embedded software and hardware interactions.
• Drive defect closure from reproduction through root cause analysis and validation support.
• Contribute to code reviews, defect prevention, and engineering quality improvements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Rust

embedded systems

debugging tools

root-cause analysis

concurrency

computer architecture

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

Seagate Technology seeks an Embedded Software Engineer at master's level for an early career phase to design, implement, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for storage products across locations in Longmont, CO or Shakopee, MN. You will fix defects, improve reliability, and support product stabilization.

The role emphasizes strong CS fundamentals, modular design, code reviews, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware and firmware teams.