Principal Engineer, Digital Design Engineering

1550 India PDC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. seeks a seasoned SoC Chip Lead to steer SoC execution from spec to silicon and to set technical strategy across multiple domains. You will define top-level architectures, drive roadmaps, and lead decisions on IP, nodes, and power management.

You will collaborate with RTL, DV, PD, and software teams to ensure high-quality silicon, manage stakeholder communications, and shepherd tape-out to production with a focus on first-time-right results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• 12+ years of semiconductor design experience across SoC domains.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term product and technology roadmaps for complex SoCs and systems.
• Lead technical IP assessments, vendor selections, and node evaluations.
• Author top-level SoC definitions including NoC, memory hierarchies, and power management.
• Drive silicon execution from concept to tape-out and productization.
• Ensure silicon milestones meet Power, Performance, Area, and Cost targets.
• Drive final sign-off reviews for synthesis, DFT, timing, and physical design tape-out.
• Direct and collaborate with RTL, DV, PD, Power, and Silicon Validation teams.
• Partner with software, systems, manufacturing, and program management to ensure first-time-right silicon.

Skills

Technical Strategy

Innovation Leadership

SoC Architecture

Multi-Domain Expertise

Business Acumen

Industry Thought Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

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 the Role

As an SoC Chip Lead, you will lead SoC execution from spec to silicon across domains. You will be responsible to drive technical strategy and execution for complex SoCs and digital systems, drive product and technology roadmaps, architecture for mission-critical projects and serve as a technical authority within the organization. This position requires exceptional expertise across multiple domains and the ability to influence business direction while delivering on the product actualization.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy & Architecture
• Drive Product Strategy: Define long-term product and technology roadmaps for complex SoCs and systems.
• Select IP & Nodes: Lead technical IP assessments, vendor selection, and foundry technology node evaluations.
• Define Architecture: Author and drive top-level SoC definitions alongside business and architecture teams, including fabric interconnects (NoC), memory hierarchies, power management, and micro-architecture.
• Silicon Execution & Sign-off
• Own the Lifecycle: Lead SoC execution from initial concept through definition, tape-out, and final productization.
• Optimize PPA: Ensure all silicon milestones meet strict Power, Performance, Area, and Cost (PPA) requirements.
• Govern Silicon Sign-off: Drive final sign-off reviews for synthesis, DFT, constraints, timing closure, and physical design tape-out.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
• Unify Engineering Domains: Direct and collaborate closely with all core hardware engineering functions, including Design (RTL), Verification (DV), DFT, Physical Design (PD), Power, and Silicon Validation (SiVal).
• Bridge Hardware and Software: Partner with software, systems, manufacturing, and program management to guarantee high-quality, first-time-right silicon success.
• Manage Stakeholders: Lead executive decision-making, mitigate program risks, and manage communications across business units, product marketing, and customers.

Must Have Skills

• Technical Strategy: Visionary capability to define and drive technical strategy for digital design
• Innovation Leadership: Exceptional ability to drive innovation in digital design approaches and solutions
• SoC Architecture: Authority in complex SoC architecture design and implementation
• Multi-Domain Expertise: Comprehensive mastery across multiple technical domains
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business context and ability to align technical strategy with business goals
• Industry Thought Leadership: Recognized expertise with ability to influence industry direction

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of relevant experience in semiconductors design roles

Export Compliance

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 Details

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

Analog Devices Overview

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.