Senior Engineer - Embedded software

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Ireland seeks a Senior Engineer, Embedded Software to develop real-time embedded software for ADEF & COMMS. You’ll work on ARM Cortex‑M based systems, write C/C++ code, and build device drivers while collaborating with global engineers to meet security and reliability standards.

The role emphasizes high-performance software for converters and ASICs, mentoring teammates, and contributing to QA, CI, and customer support during trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronic/computer engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in designing and launching real-time embedded systems.
• Strong C/C++ with ARM Cortex-M and RTOS experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop real-time embedded applications on ARM Cortex-M.
• Create customer-facing C/C++ APIs and device drivers.
• Collaborate with distributed teams to resolve issues and gather requirements.
• Produce documentation supporting firmware design and concepts.
• Participate in code reviews and CI/QA improvements.
• Develop unit/integration tests and automate testing.
• Support Beta trials and post-release Customer support.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to tooling.
• Ensure licensing, origin control, and proper documentation.

Skills

C/C++

ARM Cortex

RTOS

Git & Code Review

CI / Testing

Python scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Electronics/CS

Tools

HAL

APIs/SDKs

JESD204B/C

FPGA interfaces

CI/CD tooling

Job description

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 combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. 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.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure and connect.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Embedded Software, to join our Software and Digital Platforms Group, Ireland, working on ADEF and COMMS products. This is an opportunity to join a fast‑growing team developing products that span the range of instrumentation, communication and ADEF solutions.

About The Role

As Senior Engineer, Embedded Software, you will contribute to the development of embedded software for Analog Devices' ADEF & COMMS business unit. You'll have a senior role in the development of cutting‑edge embedded systems that drive the most advanced data converters and communication ASICs, meeting the highest standards for security, reliability, and real‑time performance.

You will be part of a fast growing, world‑class engineering team working to deliver software solutions that extend the device portfolio functionality and solve the hardest of customers’ problems. You will be a strong team player with excellent communications and technical skills.

What You' ll Do

• Design and develop high performance real‑time embedded applications on ARM Cortex‑M microcontrollers in C programming language
• Develop customer facing device drivers in C and C# that present a programming interface to Analog Devices high speed converters and COMM products
• Interact daily with geographically distributed Silicon Designers, Embedded Software Engineers, Applications Engineers, QA Engineers and other team members to develop software, resolve bugs, identify missing requirements etc.
• Create all necessary documentation to support the embedded firmware design and communicate the essential concepts inside and outside the development team
• Participate in code reviews, software standard and guidelines improvement
• Develop and execute software unit and integration test plans
• Develop and review tools used for testing and interfacing with the product
• Analyze test results to ensure correct functionality and implement corrective action
• Provide customer support during Beta trials and post release
• Develop customer facing documentation and training material as required
• Comply with ADI licensing practices, code origin control and documentation
• Mentor junior team members

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years designing, developing and launching high performance, high-reliability real time embedded systems

Technical Expertise

• Strong C/C++ development and debug skills
• Experience developing customer‑facing C/C++ APIs and SDKs
• Experience with hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and register‑level device control
• Strong knowledge of ARM Cortex architectures
• Experience in real time embedded systems, both bare metal and RTOS
• Proficiency with Git and code review processes
• Experience with continuous integration/automated testing
• Knowledge of best practices in software QA
• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing techniques
• Experience working with agile methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Additional Useful Experience

• Experience with JESD204B/C interfaces
• Knowledge of RF/mixed‑signal systems
• Experience with FPGA integration
• Python scripting for test automation

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 10%.
• Location: Cork or Limerick, Ireland.

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.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days