About Our Group
Seagate Research Group (SRG) conducts research to transform Seagate's considerable technical expertise, innovation, and manufacturing excellence to develop innovative technologies for the rapidly growing datasphere.
SRG - Data Trust (DT) Vector focuses on increasing security & privacy capabilities to anchor Seagate as the industry leader of trustworthy storage solutions.
Currently, the DT team is seeking a candidate to research exciting emerging cryptographical algorithms, protocol and/or security technologies. This position offers a variety of opportunities to prototype, experiment, and benchmark innovative ideas and concepts in projects.
About The Role - You Will
As a Data Trust Security Researcher, you will collaborate with a team of researchers and engineers to explore and evaluate next‑generation security technologies. In this role, you will:
- Prototype and evaluate cryptographic algorithms, including Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and conventional cryptography
- Assess and validate security protocols for embedded and resource‑constrained environments
- Explore memory‑safe programming languages for secure embedded implementations
- Research the evolving threat landscape and identify applicable mitigation techniques
- Work with Seagate Research teams on topics such as cryptography, product security, and data security
- Conduct performance benchmarking, robustness analysis, and experimental validation of security techniques
- Contribute to proof‑of‑concepts and experimental platforms involving cryptography, hardware trust, or secure embedded systems
About You
We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
- Knowledgeable in cryptography, security standards, and protocols
- Knowledgeable with memory‑safe languages
- A collaborative team player with a proactive, learning‑oriented mindset
- Able to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and cross‑functional audiences
Your Experience Includes
- PHD in Cryptology , mathematics or any relevant fields.
- Implementing or designing cryptographic algorithms
- Applying or researching Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
- Software development
- Working with embedded systems programming and debugging security-related projects an advantage
- Experience with biometric security systems is an advantage
- Development experience in Linux environments
- FPGA development or hardware‑accelerated implementations for cryptography or security projects
Location:
The Shugart site (named after Seagate's founder, Al Shugart) is a research and design center. Easily accessible from the One-North MRT Station, many employees choose to take mass-transportation to work. Being a purpose built building, The Shugart has excellent employee recreational facilities. Take an active break at our badminton courts, table tennis tables, in-house gym and recreation rooms. We also offer classes and interest groups in photography, gardening and foreign languages, and have various on-site celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities.
Location: Shugart, Singapore
Travel: None
