Research Intern (Summer 2027), ML and Security

About our group:

Seagate is a global leader in data storage, offering high-performance, sustainable options with capacity to match the expanding data economy. The Data Trust team provides innovative technological solutions for the privacy and reliability concerns of today’s customers and tomorrow’s applications. Through our dedicated research efforts, we anticipate potential attack vectors and stay one step ahead to safeguard and maximize the potential of digital content in an ever-evolving, on-demand world.

Seagate Technology is looking for a talented researcher to directly contribute to advanced research efforts in data security. The Research Intern will be responsible for generating and evaluating new data privacy solutions, supporting research and product teams with security expertise, representing Seagate in the academic community, and conducting novel research in their field. Our ideal candidate combines intellectual curiosity with practical, results-driven research that builds on existing bodies of knowledge to produce actionable benefits for end users.

About the role - you will:

About you:

• Deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and modern AI techniques.


• Strong understanding of large language models (LLMs) and foundation models.


• Interest in explainability, interpretability, trustworthy AI, representation learning, and model behavior analysis.


• You are looking for an opportunity that allows you to learn and grow as a researcher, and one that encourages you to be hands-on a project 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 Machine Learning or a related field.


• Programming experience (e.g. Python)


• PhD or equivalent education and experience in the field of Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field and must be enrolled in Fall 2027 classes.

Location:

Our Shakopee campus is located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis in a setting with a rural vibe – it overlooks a horse racing track and stables, yet it has great entertainment venues close by as well. With wide-open spaces, the campus has plenty of space for running, biking, shooting some hoops or playing volleyball over lunch. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, tournaments and group workouts. Hungry? Seagate offers an on-site café with freshly sourced foods and specialty coffees, or if you prefer, drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away.   

The estimated base wage range for this position is $29-$45/hr. The individual base wage 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 Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan.  Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.  The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Shakopee, United States

Travel: None