Application Engineer, SW Systems Design

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Other benefits

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in San Jose, California is seeking an Application SW Systems Design Engineer to advance power system management solutions for hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure.

The role blends power electronics, embedded systems, and system-level design, including firmware for power management, evaluation-board development, and customer-ready documentation. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate silicon, develop system-level designs, and support

Qualifications

• BSEE with 2+ years of experience, or MSEE
• Fundamentals on power electronics
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems and firmware development
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Experience with lab equipment
• Coding experience in Python or similar scripting languages
• MSEE with 3+ years of embedded systems experience (preferred)
• Knowledge on power management ICs (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Silicon bench evaluation
• Firmware development for power management systems
• Design and test evaluation boards with embedded controllers
• Generate reference design reports for customers
• Review customers' schematics and firmware implementations
• Technical writing of datasheet and application notes
• Simulations and lab automation

Skills

Power electronics

Firmware development

Microcontroller systems

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Lab equipment

Problem solving

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

Simplis

LTSpice

MATLAB

Job description

Application SW Systems Design Engineer

Analog Devices' Cloud and Data Center Equipment Business Unit is seeking a motivated and experienced Application Engineer / System Design to join our Power System Management Solutions team based in San Jose, California. This role offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading power system management solutions for hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure customers. Operating at the intersection of power electronics, embedded systems, and system-level design, the Application Engineer / System Design will play a key role in evaluating new silicon products, system design, developing system-level solutions and firmware for power management applications, designing and validating evaluation boards, supporting customers throughout the product development lifecycle, and creating high-quality technical documentation.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a strong foundation in power electronics and embedded systems, demonstrated expertise in firmware development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers. This position requires a combination of technical depth and system-level thinking to help drive the successful development and adoption of ADI's power system management solutions.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Silicon bench evaluation
• Firmware development for power management systems
• Design and test evaluation boards with embedded controllers
• Generate reference design reports for customers
• Review customers' schematics and firmware implementations
• Technical writing of datasheet and application notes
• Simulations and lab automation

Minimum qualifications:

• BSEE with 2+ years of experience, or MSEE
• Fundamentals on power electronics
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems and firmware development
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Experience with lab equipment
• Coding experience in Python or similar scripting languages

Preferred qualifications:

• MSEE with 3+ years of experience focused on embedded systems
• Knowledge on power management ICs
• Strong experience with firmware debugging and development tools
• Solid understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design
• Experience with hardware debug/troubleshooting
• PCB design experience
• Excellent presentation and technical writing skills
• Simulation tools Simplis or LTSpice or MATLAB
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB or similar scripting languages
• Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PMBus)

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. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $100,266 to $137,892. 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.

• medical
• vision and dental coverage
• 401k
• paid vacation
• holidays
• sick time
• other benefits

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.