Sr. Engineer - Early Career - Advanced Data Storage Micromagnetic Modeler

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Sr. Engineer (Early Career) to advance micromagnetic modeling for next-gen data storage. You will conduct physics-based simulations, investigate HAMR and spin-torque phenomena, and collaborate with test engineers to interpret data.

The position requires a PhD in Physics or EE, strong programming in Python/Cuda/C++, and experience with Linux-based HPC environments. This is a full-time role within Seagate Research Group.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Experience with micromagnetic modeling or related physics-based simulation.
• Proficiency in programming languages used in computational modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on advanced data storage systems through micromagnetic modeling.
• Use micromagnetic software to investigate magnetic phenomena for future storage.
• Collaborate with test engineers and data analysts to explain experimental results.

Skills

Python

Cuda

C++

Fortran

Linux

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux-based computing hardware

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Engineer - Early Career - Advanced Data Storage Micromagnetic Modeler

Posting Start Date: 9/16/26

About our group

The Advanced Data Storage Device Physics Group within the Seagate Research Group (SRG) is responsible for conducting research on advanced data storage and memory technologies through experimentation and physics-based simulation. The work performed by this team directly informs the Company's ten-year storage product roadmap.

About the role - you will

• Conduct research on advanced data storage systems through micromagnetic modeling, using atomistic or renormalized methods.
• Use proprietary or off-the-shelf micromagnetic software to investigate magnetic phenomena important to future magnetic data storage.
• Recording systems to be investigated may include HAMR (heat-assisted magnetic recording), optical interactions with magnetic recording media, and spin-torque assisted magnetic switching.
• Work closely with test engineers and data analysts to use models to explain experimentally observed phenomena.

About you

• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing environment and learn new technology
• Flexibility to operate under supervision and independently
• Excellent team player
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Your experience includes

• Experience with programming languages (Python, Cuda, C++, Fortran, etc.)
• Familiar with the physics of magnetic materials, magnetism, spin transport, optical interactions with magnetic materials, and/or magnetic data storage
• Experience with Linux-based computing hardware a plus.
• A Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline.

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 cafe, 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.

Benefits

• life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, flex time, 401(k)

The estimated base salary range for this position is $94,000- $118,000. 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: Normandale, United States

Travel: None

Information at a Glance

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.

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