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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid time off, including 12 holidays
• Flexible time off pursuant to Seagate policy
• Minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Pay

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.

Located on Seagate's Bloomington, MN campus (Normandale), which spans the suburbs of Edina and Bloomington and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. The campus offers an on‑site café, fitness center with wellness programs and group workouts, meditation rooms, indoor walking path, and nearby restaurants and shopping. On‑site cultural festivals, celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities are also available.