Senior Principal Engineer, Research Science Engineering

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Overview

Analog Devices is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Mixed-Signal System Architect to lead innovation in next-generation integrated circuits that will transform markets and address some of the world’s most critical challenges. As a seasoned expert with 20+ years in the industry, you will collaborate across disciplines—from device technologists to product strategists—to shape technology direction and drive product leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

• Define and lead the system-level architecture of cutting-edge mixed-signal ICs, including key elements such as control, telemetry, power management, and embedded memory.
• Derive block-level performance metrics from system requirements to guide IC design teams.
• Lead architecture reviews, assess trade-offs, and refine designs based on cross-functional feedback.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with system applications engineers, product definers, marketing, and planning teams to refine product goals, use cases, and roadmaps.
• Work with product teams to define system-level requirements that align with customer needs and technical feasibility.
• Engage with device technologists to define and shape platform technologies that support new product innovations.

Technical Execution & Design Support

• Evaluate analog and mixed-signal circuit performance through simulation, verification, and silicon validation.
• Oversee the physical implementation of design blocks and ensure layout meets performance and reliability targets.
• Support hardware validation and lab debug of silicon prototypes and hardware emulation systems.

Strategic Contributions

• Contribute to long-term technology and product roadmaps across multiple market segments including automotive, data center, industrial, and consumer.
• Evaluate system-level solutions to ensure alignment with application demands and technology capabilities.
• Influence the company’s design strategy and drive architectural best practices across design teams.

Customer & Industry Engagement

• Participate in internal and external technical forums to influence topology advancement and stay aligned with industry developments.
• Represent the company in key customer discussions, helping articulate technical value and identify unmet needs.

Process & Innovation Leadership

• Identify and lead improvements in product development workflows, including design methodologies, verification strategies, and cross-team collaboration models.
• Promote adoption of new technologies and processes to scale innovation and improve execution efficiency.

Required Skills and Experience

• MSEE or equivalent with 20+ years of industry experience in mixed-signal system design and architecture.
• Proven experience in architecting and defining complex mixed-signal systems, with deep understanding of system-level trade-offs.
• Strong knowledge of CMOS and BCD process technologies, including device physics, layout effects, and reliability.
• Proficiency with design tools, especially the Cadence IC design suite.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge technical depth with product and market strategy.
• Experience with system-level requirement definition, traceability, and disaggregation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a history of delivering impactful presentations to customers and executive teams.
• Hands-on experience in lab evaluation, measurement techniques, and hardware/software system integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting battery management systems and deep understanding of charging, powertrain, and energy storage systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards such as ASIL-D, IEC 61508 or ISO 26262, especially in automotive applications.
• Proven success with ADC/DAC architectures such as delta-sigma, SAR and multi-string resistive
• Experience with I2C, SPI and digital interface protocols
• Success working with external vendors on development of memory macros

Why Join Us

• Work at the forefront of innovation in mixed-signal and system-level design.
• Collaborate with world-class engineering teams in a culture of curiosity, agility, and technical excellence.
• Access cutting-edge design tools and state-of-the-art labs.
• Competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and career development opportunities in a Fortune 500 environment.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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