Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Analog Devices; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Digital Embedded Solutions Team. You will translate product requirements into SW/HW specs, design and develop device drivers for SoCs, and contribute to embedded software, microcode, and bare metal drivers while enabling performance analysis and profiling.

You will collaborate with software architects, ensure coding standards, and work across emulation platforms and evaluation boards within a global engineering team.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 5-7 years of industry experience.
• Experience with firmware and bare metal drivers for MCUs, DSPs, or heterogeneous SoC architectures.
• Experience in bootloaders and device drivers.
• Experience with debugging silicon, hardware, and software using IDE and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
• Good understanding of RTOS concepts and use of FreeRTOS, Zephyr, and/or Linux as an embedded OS.
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ with good software engineering practices.
• Knowledge of ARM cores and bus architectures.
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, and other interfaces.
• Hands-on debugging tools: GDB, JLink, OpenOCD; CI/CD and tools like Git/Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into SW and HW requirements.
• Collaborate with software architects to design and develop device driver software for SoC solutions.
• Develop embedded SW, microcode, and bare metal drivers for SoC products.
• Develop software for performance analysis and profiling.
• Ensure software development, testing, debugging, integration, and documentation across emulation platforms and boards.
• Communicate effectively and work as a team in a global, diverse software group.
• Operate independently across multiple geographical locations.

Skills

Firmware development

Bare metal drivers

Device drivers

RTOS concepts

C / C++ programming

ARM cores

UART SPI I2C

GDB/JLink/OpenOCD

CI/CD tools

Git/Jenkins

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science / Electronics Engineering

Tools

Git

Jenkins/GitHub Actions

Jira

Confluence

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 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.
The Group: Software & Digital Platforms Group
The Position: Analog Devices, Inc. is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Digital Embedded Solutions Team. The successful candidate will work alongside a very experienced and passionate group of engineers and managers, contributing to the architectural design and development of ADI’s most advanced and technically challenging products.
Job Description Job Description Summary: The successful candidate must demonstrate high levels of motivation, individual responsibility, and accountability; must be up to date on the latest technological advances; and must be able to perform the essential functions listed below.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Shall

• Translate product requirements into SW and HW requirements.
• Collaborate with the software architects to design and develop device driver software for System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions.
• Contribute to the design and development of embedded SW, microcode, and bare metal drivers for our SoC products.
• Develop software for performance analysis and profiling.
• Ensure proper software development, testing, debugging, integration, and documentation, including adherence to software standards and testing on emulation platforms and evaluation boards.
• Be an excellent communicator and team player.
• Be able to independently operate in a global, diverse software development community across many geographical locations.
• Exhibit professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflect positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.

Education / Experience

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 5-7 years of industry experience.

Skills / Qualifications

• Experience with developing firmware and bare metal drivers for MCUs, DSPs, or heterogeneous SoC architectures.
• Experience in developing bootloaders and device drivers.
• Experience in silicon and board bring-up, and comfortable with debugging silicon, hardware, and software using IDE and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
• Good understanding of real-time operating systems concepts and the use of FreeRTOS, Zephyr, and/or Linux as an embedded operating system.
• Proficient in C and/or C++ programming with best engineering and software development practices.
• Good understanding of ARM cores and bus architecture.
• Experience with standard communication interfaces and protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools (such as GDB, JLink, OpenOCD, etc.)
• Familiar with CI/CD and industry-standard tools such as Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Nice To Have

• Familiar with silicon design and development cycle and understand the importance of hardware/software co-design principles throughout the design and development cycle.
• Experience in the use of CMSIS Packs, IAR, KEIL, and Visual Studio/VS Code IDEs.
• Comfortable with reading board schematics.
• Experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Why You Will Like Working At ADI:

• We place great value on individual judgment.
• We allow our employees the freedom to explore new ideas and autonomy to determine how to best achieve business goals and objectives.
• We emphasize professional development and mentoring.
• Above all, we recognize that the personal goals of our employees and the company’s goals are closely related and must support each other.

Pay Rate Type: Salary
Relocation Assistance Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Offered: No
Travel: Yes, < 5%
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.
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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 $110,385 to $151,808.

• 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.