Senior Engineer - Embedded software

Analog Devices, Inc.; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Ireland seeks a Senior Engineer, Embedded Software, to contribute to the development of embedded software for ADEF & COMMS. You will play a senior role in real-time embedded systems for high-speed data converters and ASICs, ensuring security, reliability, and performance.

You will collaborate with Silicon Designers and QA teams, design driver interfaces, and drive software quality through CI and automated tests, while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-growing group.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 Digital Signal Processing techniques.
• Experience with JESD204B/C interfaces.
• RF/mixed-signal systems and FPGA integration.
• Python scripting for test automation.

Responsibilities

• 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 products.
• Interact daily with distributed teams to develop software, resolve bugs, and capture requirements.
• Create documentation to support embedded firmware design and communicate concepts.
• Participate in code reviews and improve software standards.
• Develop and execute unit and integration test plans.
• Develop and review tools used for testing and interfacing with the product.
• Analyze test results and implement corrective actions.
• Provide customer support during Beta trials and post-release.
• Develop customer facing documentation and training material as required.
• Comply with licensing, code origin control and documentation; mentor juniors.

Skills

C/C++ development

Real-time embedded systems

ARM Cortex familiarity

RTOS experience

Python scripting

Git and code reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

HAL knowledge

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. 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

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

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Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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. Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.