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About our group:
Seagate is a global storage leader whose hard drives underpin the foundation of the data economy. Our research group's Data Trust vector brings together technical experts in cryptography, machine learning, and systems engineering to invent new ways of protecting information during communication, computation, and on disk. Our work appears in top-tier conferences and journals and helps align Seagate's product teams with the most recent innovations. We pursue new industry-shaping ideas through our many collaborations with university and commercial partners. Together, we are responsible for guiding Seagate's design and business strategies to deliver the most resilient, trustworthy products in an ever-evolving cybersecurity environment.
About the role - you will:
Seagate Technology is looking for a talented scientist 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 research model offers a great deal of academic freedom tempered by a commitment to concrete results that improve security, usability and performance for end users. We also support forward-thinking theoretical work that will drive eventual technological improvements to data processing and security. Our ideal candidate combines intellectual curiosity with a collaborative mindset and a drive to change the technological landscape for the better.
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
• Publishing and presenting research papers at industry/academic conferences.
• 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, especially with a focus on cryptography, provable security, formal verification, side-channel security confidential computation, or privacy-preserving machine learning.
• Experience designing, implementing, or analyzing cryptographic protocols.
• Familiarity with production development processes is a plus.
• Experience with and interest in the standardization process is a plus.
• 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
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 and passionate 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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