Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer

Analog Devices; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, a global semiconductor leader, seeks a Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer to embed within strategic customers, delivering AI/edge solutions and production-grade software. You will frame problems, architect the solution, and drive rapid iteration with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes on-site deployment, client collaboration, and measurable outcomes. Travel to client sites is expected, with a focus on scalable architectures and reusable assets.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS, EE, or related field; 13+ years in production software.
• Strong Python; experience with data pipelines, APIs, and MLOps/AI workflows.
• Comfort deploying and debugging on-site in complex enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication; able to translate customer needs into architecture.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Write production-grade code: custom data pipelines, API integrations, and MLOps/AI workflows.
• Embed on-site with clients, partnering across CSG, VBU, SDP, and Edge AI teams.
• Frame customer problems and own the architecture that solves them.
• Drive rapid iteration and field learning to deliver measurable customer outcomes.
• Produce reusable, ADI-owned assets that create defensible wedges.

Skills

Python

Data pipelines

APIs

MLOps/AI workflows

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE or related

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 .

Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Analog Devices | Customer-embedded, AI/SW-centric applications engineering

Role overview

A hybrid software engineer and technical consultant who embeds within a strategic customer to implement, customize, and scale ADI's AI and edge technology into their real-world infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Write production-grade code: custom data pipelines, API integrations, and MLOps/AI workflows
• Embed on-site with clients, partnering across CSG, VBU, SDP, and Edge AI teams
• Frame customer problems and own the architecture that solves them
• Drive rapid iteration and field learning to deliver measurable customer outcomes
• Produce reusable, ADI-owned assets that create defensible wedges

Required qualifications

• BS/MS in CS, EE, or related; 13+ years building production software
• Strong Python plus experience with data pipelines, APIs, and MLOps/AI workflows
• Comfort deploying and debugging on-site in complex enterprise environments
• Excellent communication; able to translate customer needs into architecture
• Willingness to travel and embed with strategic clients

Preferred

• Edge AI, LLM/agentic systems, or signal-processing background
• Prior forward-deployed, field, or solutions-engineering experience
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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