R&D Firmware and Software Engineering Test Developer - Internship

R&D Firmware and Software Engineering Test Developer - Internship

8/24/26

Seagate’s Firmware and Software Engineering organization  is a globally distributed team dedicated to building the intelligent technologies that power Seagate’s storage solutions. Spanning sites in United States, China, India and Singapore, the team integrates deep domain expertise in embedded systems, storage architectures, and software innovation. Engineers collaborate across time zones to design, develop, and validate firmware, system software, and advanced features that ensure performance, reliability, and security for Seagate’s industry‑leading products. This organization plays a critical role in shaping next‑generation storage platforms and delivering high‑quality solutions to customers worldwide.

Firmware Test Development is part of the Firmware and Software Engineering organization. The team design, developer and maintain test software in C/C++/Python/Seagate proprietary scripting software for validating the Firmware features and the drive overall performance is within the industrial protocol and customer expectation.       About the role - you will:

Use Seagate’s proprietary AI tool to analyze Seagate proprietary scripting software (STX)

Remove obsolete test cases

Add all the missing test coverage.

Enhance and update test cases to meet the latest firmware test requirements and specifications.

Enhance and update test software to support new test requirements.

Study industry‑standard specifications, including SCSI command sets, HDD SMART standards, and Seagate‑specific feature documentation.

Review existing test software and design or refine test scenarios to satisfy new test objectives.

Write and execute unit tests and bench tests; perform debugging and experimental validation of both software and firmware behavior.

Conduct code reviews and collaborate with other developers to ensure high‑quality implementation.

Perform failure analysis (FA) and resolve issues found in test software.

Receive training on core command protocols and internal test frameworks used for HDD communication.

Follow the full Software Development Life Cycle using Agile/Scrum methodologies to design, implement, and release software.

Passionate about software development, debugging, and problem solving

Comfortable with reading command specs and translating them into software solution

Self-motivated and eager to explore and learn new stuff

Good knowledge in software engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.

Strong teamwork qualities as well as communication and good interpersonal skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Have at least 3-months of significant or extensive project experience in developing and debugging software or firmware in Python, C, C++, C#, or Java.

Experience with Linux operating system and familiar with Shell commands will have some good advantage

Masters/ in Computer Science or equivalent disciplines and qualification

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