Staff Engineer

Description About Our Group The Software Engineering department within Equipment Design Engineering (EDE) at Seagate Technology is responsible for designing, developing, and sustaining robust software solutions for HDD backend test equipment and automation systems. The team specializes in automation controllers (PLCs), vision software, Linux OS and kernel optimization, firmware development, and secure system integration. Their work supports high-volume manufacturing, rapid troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, and leads initiatives in Industry 4.0, machine learning, and AI—enabling data collection, streaming, and analytics for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reporting. By collaborating across hardware, firmware, and software domains, the team drives innovation and ensures the scalability, security, and performance of Seagate’s production test environments. About The Role - You Will We’re looking for a highly experienced engineer with hands-on experience in software and firmware development for sophisticated test equipment systems. Your expertise should include a comprehensive understanding of the hardware-software interface, from low-level communication protocols to microcontroller programming. Responsibilities Oracle Linux and Test Equipment (TE) Security Design, develop, and maintain software in a Linux environment. Architect frameworks and co-develop software with the team for new OS and tool integrations. Manage and optimize the OS and Kernel for custom server configurations and devices. Build and maintain the hardware cryptography applications within RPM releases. Coach and mentor engineers to expand their technical expertise. Resolve software issues quickly to maintain system uptime and testing efficiency. New Software Design for Test Equipment Analyze a problem from a high level, evaluate different solutions, and determine the technical feasibility of implementation. Partner with internal teams to clearly define requirements, set realistic timelines, and ensure project goals are met. Manage individual project priorities, workloads and deadlines to consistently deliver on time. Develop and execute software tests to ensure new hardware and software integrations are robust and perform as expected. Firmware Development & Sustaining Develop firmware for new PCBA boards, focusing on hardware-software interfaces and low-level communication. Provide prompt bug fixes and feature enhancements for existing boards. Manage firmware upgrades and ongoing support. Industry 4.0, OEE, Machine Learning & AI Initiatives Develop applications to support Industry 4.0 efforts, including data collection and streaming for OEE reporting. Collaborate with internal teams to scope and build software for new AI and Machine Learning initiatives. About You Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. Highly adaptable and willing to take ownership of projects, with a proactive attitude toward learning new tools and languages. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams on co-development efforts. Your Experience Includes Programming Languages: C/C++, C#, Java, and Python for developing, deploying, and managing large-scale production software. Linux & Operating Systems: Experience developing, optimizing, and maintaining backend test equipment software in Linux environments, including custom kernel builds, Kickstart, and RPM/Yum. Embedded Systems & Firmware: Proficiency with Microcontrollers, RTOS firmware, and C/C++ for embedded systems. Security: Understanding of SSL/TLS, certificate lifecycle management, and key management systems. Communication Protocols: I2C and UART expertise for component and drive communication. Firmware and Bootloaders: Experience with SPI Flash, bootloaders (U-boot), and related configuration data. Knowledge of FPGA programming is a plus. Project & Systems Management Experience in supporting custom server configurations and hardware, including OS and kernel-level optimizations. Ability to design integration frameworks for new operating systems and software tools. Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows. Experience with build tools like Makefile, Ant, and GitHub Actions. Location: Shugart, Singapore Travel: None Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Seagate Technology by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Industry Other Category IT & Technology Sub Category Software Architecture & Engineering