Senior Principal Engineer, Digital Design Engineering

Analog Devices, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, vision & dental

401k & PTO

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Wilmington, MA, seeks a Senior Principal Engineer in Digital Design Engineering to architect high-speed digital data paths for CMOS ICs and drive industrial portfolios into highly integrated applications.

You will lead system-level designs on monolithic and heterogeneous platforms, collaborate with customers and internal centers of excellence, and contribute to performance breakthroughs through patents and publications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in high-speed digital IC design or architecture.
• Experience with SERDES, RF CMOS and high-speed converters.
• Strong background in fine-line CMOS/FinFET processes.
• Exposure to software-defined CMOS communications or radar design.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect signal processing solutions for broadband systems.
• Synthesize differentiated digital architectures for multi-user requirements.
• Develop high-speed converter calibration algorithms.
• Perform broadband signal processing and impairment correction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs.
• Lead design and integration of broadband subsystems.
• Develop multi-GHz digital communication systems.

Skills

High-speed digital IC design

SERDES / RF CMOS

CMOS process technologies

Software-defined CMOS communications

Digital timing recovery

Signal processing for broadband

RF ADCs / DACs

Calibration algorithms

Presentation & communication

Innovation & patents

Education

BSEE

MSEE or PhD preferred

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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Senior Principal Engineer, Digital Design Engineering

About the Role

The ADI Industrial Architecture Team (Wilmington, MA) is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Digital Design Engineer with extensive experience architecting digital data paths for high speed, mixed-signal CMOS ICs. The candidate will be a key member of an advanced architecture team and drive an industry-leading high-performance Industrial portfolio into new and more highly integrated applications. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop system level designs on both monolithic and heterogeneously integrated systems using fine line CMOS and other process technologies and collaborate closely with an experienced and motivated development team. A demonstrated track record of driving industry-leading performance and innovation, as manifested through patents, peer-reviewed publications and/or industry-leading product leadership, is required. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual and with strong technical, analytical and communication skills. The role will involve significant collaboration with customers, partners and internal centers-of-excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect signal processing solutions for broadband communication systems.
• Understand multi-customer system level requirements and synthesize differentiated digital system architecture, including fixed function accelerators, programmable logic and embedded processors.
• Develop and implement high-speed converter calibration algorithms.
• Perform broadband signal processing and system impairment correction algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design solutions.
• Lead the design and integration of broadband communications subsystems.
• Develop and implement multi-GHz digital communication systems.
• Contribute digitally-assisted high-speed analog design techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Master’s degree (MSEE) or PhD preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in high-speed digital IC design or architecture.
• Proven digital design experience with products containing SERDES, RF CMOS and high-speed data converters.
• Design expertise in FinFET or fine-line planar analog CMOS process technologies and tradeoffs.
• Experience in software-defined CMOS communications or radar system design.
• Proficiency in digitally-assisted high-speed analog design.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Strong background in signal processing for broadband communication systems.
• Intimate understanding of RF ADCs/DACs.
• Proven track record in developing high-speed converter calibration algorithms.
• Experience in broadband signal processing and system nonlinearity calibration.
• Ability to perform digital timing recovery effectively.

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 Requirements

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

Compensation & Benefits

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $187,050 to $280,575. 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.

About Analog Devices (continued)

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.