Engineer (Storage Virtualization and Data-Path) - Early Career

Seagate Technology; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Longmont, CO seeks an Engineer for Storage Virtualization and Data-Path, Early Career. You will write data-path firmware for high-performance storage arrays and collaborate with global teams on end-to-end storage solutions.

Requirements include strong C/C++ skills, embedded RTOS, Linux device drivers, and RAID system experience. Scripting (bash/Python) and GDB are valued; a degree in EE/CS/CE is required. On-site at Longmont campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or related field.
• Strong C++/C skills and object-oriented design.
• Experience with embedded multi-threaded RTOS, Linux processes and device drivers.
• Experience with RAID/controller systems; scripting in bash or Python; GDB knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Write code to manage the data-path of high-performance storage arrays.
• Develop fault-tolerant storage systems and data caching algorithms.
• Collaborate with test, customer facing and product teams to resolve issues.
• Produce design specifications and participate in CI/CD triage.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Linux

RAID storage

Scripting Bash/Python

GDB

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/CE or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GIT

Jenkins

Coverity

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Engineer (Storage Virtualization and Data-Path) - Early Career

Location: Longmont, CO, US

Posting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job ID: 14815

About our group:

We are a highly motivated team chartered with Providing Data Management, Data Protection, and Data Quality of Service for Seagate Systems Products, delivering Solutions for use from core cloud to the edge. We develop embedded code that runs on our storage arrays. We work across the company, including with our HDD (hard disc drive) development teams, to offer total storage solutions for our customers.

About the role - you will:

• Effectively communicate and document software design and effectively listen and discuss technical problems with customers, test team, and development team
• Participate in customer reported problem, Collaborate with Customer facing team and solving them
• Be part of a high performing team of firmware developers in Emerging Products & Solutions that focuses on providing state of the art, end to end storage solutions. This includes developing data protection, data reduction, and storage virtualization technologies. The specific areas are:
• Write code to manage the data-path of high-performance storage arrays
• Develop code for fault tolerant storage systems
• Develop data caching algorithms
• Write high availability applications
• Write software functional and design specifications
• Develop data caching algorithms
• Develop data reduction technologies
• Triage issues during continuous integration & deployment processes, as well as customer found issues
• Work closely with the test organization to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with team members across the globe

About you:

• Good technical and process exposure as depth and breadth,
• Ability to present technical data clearly to team members and address feedback from peers and product management
• Problem Solver with a strong initiative
• Team player and works with the team in synergy

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or related field
• Strong C++/C Skills, Object-oriented design
• Knowledge of embedded multi-threaded RTOS application development, Linux user process and device driver development, including multi-threading and inter-process communications
• Experience with RAID controller system or other storage controller systems
• Scripting skills, including one or more of bash, Python
• GDB Debugger. Knowledge or experience of Storage and/or Server products

Tools and processes you know about:

• Compilers
• Source code control (e.g. GIT)
• Jenkins
• Coder coverage tools (e.g. Coverity)

Location:

Why Join Us?
At Seagate, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to shaping the future of intelligent storage solutions.

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 $72,571.00 - $121,218.00. 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

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 andpassionate 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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