About this role
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).
The Position
Analog Devices is seeking a principal digital design engineer for its Data Center & Energy (DCE) group in beachside Santa Barbara, CA. Within DCE, we deliver high‑reliability power, connectivity, and analytics solutions for modern data centers and energy infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead the digital architecture and implementation of mixed‑signal SoCs with significant digital content. This role is a recognized in‑house expert who operates under consultative direction, drives system‑level tradeoffs, and influences product and IP roadmaps. This role leads complex, cross‑functional programs; mentors engineers; and makes decisions that materially impact product performance, schedule, cost, and customer success.
This is a demanding multi-disciplinary position with unique growth potential. The group culture aims to foster a challenging, exciting, and supportive environment. The team members must be comfortable working on a wide variety of products and technologies in a fast-paced and agile environment. Analog Devices rewards performance, innovation, and collaboration.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Own digital architecture and microarchitecture for complex mixed-signal SoCs; drive system-level tradeoffs across analog, digital, and firmware
Lead RTL design, verification, synthesis, and sign-off; guide DFT strategy and silicon bring-up
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers; establish best practices and reusable IP
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analog, firmware, validation, operations) to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions
Influence product roadmaps and contribute to innovation through patents, publications, and methodology improvements
Minimum Qualifications:
BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC digital design, with shipped silicon in high-volume or high-reliability markets
Demonstrated in-house expertise in at least two of the following:
Mixed-signal SoC digital architecture for power/connectivity products
DFT strategy and production test optimization
Power intent (UPF), CDC/RDC closure, and sign-off methodologies
Silicon bring-up, failure analysis, yield/reliability improvements
High proficiency with front-end digital design and scripting languages (e.g., SystemVerilog, C, Python)
High proficiency with RTL-to-GDS flows (e.g. Genus, Conformal, Innovus, Tempus, Modus)
Working comprehension of the operation and measurement of analog circuits
Technical leadership, mentoring, and successful delivery of complex, cross-functional programs
Good organization; written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
Familiarity with power system components
Experience with system-level modeling, FPGA prototyping, and standard interfaces
Track record of patents, publications, or internal methodology leadership
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.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $148,500 to $222,750.
Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.
Other facts
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, AI, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, energy and data centers, and healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).
What you'll do
- The successful candidate will own the digital architecture and microarchitecture for complex mixed-signal SoCs and lead RTL design, verification, synthesis, and sign-off. They will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust solutions.
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