Principal Engineer, Mixed Signal Design Engineering

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Principal Precision Data Converter Design Engineer in Chandler, AZ to lead architectural efforts and drive precision data conversion from concept to silicon.

You will own system-level design across ADC, DAC, references, and signal-conditioning subsystems, optimizing linearity, noise, and dynamic range while collaborating across multiple business units. The role requires extensive expertise in ADC/DAC topologies, CMOS process knowledge, and Cadence tools, with

Qualifications

• MSEE or PhD with deep experience in precision converter IC design.
• Proven ADC architectures experience with silicon results.
• Strong DAC topology knowledge and calibration methods.

Responsibilities

• Define system-level architecture for precision converter ICs (ADC, DAC, references).
• Architect high-resolution ADC topologies (SAR, delta-sigma, pipeline) for linearity and noise goals.
• Lead design of precision DACs (current-steering, R-2R, segmented).
• Drive calibration strategies for offset, gain, and linearity across temperature.
• Lead design reviews for trade-offs in resolution, speed, power, and area.
• Collaborate on IP reuse, design flows, and roadmaps across programs.

Skills

ADC architectures

SAR

delta-sigma

pipeline ADC

current-steering DAC

R-2R DAC

noise metrics (INL, DNL, SNR, ENOB)

silicon validation

Cadence Virtuoso

presentation & writing

Education

MSEE with 10+ years

PhD with 8+ years

BSEE with equivalent depth

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre/APS

AMS Designer

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, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader bridging the physical and digital worlds. ADI develops high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies serving industrial, automotive, communications, healthcare, and energy markets. With approximately 24,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $9 billion, ADI combines engineering innovation with deep customer collaboration to solve the most complex challenges at the Intelligent Edge.

About the Role

As a Principal Precision Data Converter Design Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority in the architecture and design of high-resolution analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter ICs. You will lead the development of precision data conversion solutions from concept through silicon validation, driving system-level performance across linearity, noise, and dynamic range. Your work will span multiple business units and directly influence ADI’s leadership in precision measurement and data acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead system-level architecture of precision data converter ICs, encompassing ADC, DAC, reference, and signal-conditioning subsystems
• Architect high-resolution ADC topologies — SAR, delta-sigma, and pipeline — optimizing for linearity, noise floor, and power efficiency
• Lead design of precision DAC circuits including current-steering, R-2R, and segmented architectures for high-accuracy output generation
• Drive calibration and trimming strategies for offset, gain, and linearity correction across temperature and supply variation
• Lead architecture and design reviews, assessing trade-offs across resolution, speed, power, and area
• Influence converter IP reuse strategies, design flows, and product roadmaps across multiple programs

Required Skills and Experience

• MSEE with 10+ years of precision data converter IC design experience, or PhD with 8+ years (BSEE with equivalent depth considered)
• Proven expertise in ADC architectures: SAR, delta-sigma, or pipeline, with demonstrated silicon results
• Working experience with DAC architectures: current-steering, R-2R, segmented, or charge-redistribution topologies
• Deep understanding of precision performance metrics: INL, DNL, SFDR, SNR, ENOB, THD, offset drift, and gain drift
• Track record of leading converter designs from concept through tape-out, silicon validation, and production release
• Deep understanding of CMOS process technologies, including device matching, noise mechanisms (thermal, flicker, quantization), and layout-dependent effects
• Proficiency with Cadence IC design suite: Virtuoso, Spectre/APS, and AMS Designer
• Excellent presentation, technical writing, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digitally-assisted calibration techniques: background calibration, digital error correction, redundancy-based algorithms
• Familiarity with high-speed converter design techniques including interleaving and time-interleaved ADC architectures
• Experience with switched-capacitor circuit design and bootstrapped sampling techniques
• Knowledge of digital interface protocols for data converters (SPI, LVDS, JESD204B/C)
• Familiarity with oversampling and noise-shaping techniques for precision applications

Technical Scope

• Full-chip precision converter architecture ownership from specification through silicon bring-up
• Noise budgeting and signal integrity analysis spanning analog front-end through digital back-end
• Design-for-manufacturing and yield optimization through Monte Carlo analysis and statistical design centering
• Reliability assessment including electromigration, hot-carrier injection, and NBTI effects on matching-sensitive structures
• Collaboration and Impact Partner with applications, product definition, and systems engineering teams to translate precision measurement requirements into converter specifications
• Evaluate new process capabilities and identify opportunities for improved matching, lower noise floors, and enhanced converter performance
• Contribute to organizational knowledge through design reviews, converter IP development, and cross-team technical forums

Why Join ADI

At Analog Devices, you will work on meaningful engineering problems with real-world impact alongside world-class engineers. ADI fosters a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration, providing opportunities to grow while contributing to technologies that shape the future of the intelligent edge. With a 60-year heritage of innovation and a Fortune 500 environment, ADI offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and access to cutting-edge design tools and state-of-the-art laboratories.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of 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.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of 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.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of 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.

Export Control Notice

This position may require access to technology controlled under the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Appropriate approvals may be required before an offer can be extended to non-US persons. 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

Additional About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. 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.