Staff Power Applications Engineer (Data Center)
Analog Devices
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Analog Devices, a global semiconductor leader, seeks a Staff Power Applications Engineer for the Data Center Power team in San Jose. You will work on multiphase controllers, smart power stages, and PoL DC/DC converters to advance data-center power delivery.
You will collaborate with circuit designers, develop reference designs, write application notes, and support customers with product roadmaps and verification, blending hands-on lab work with design analysis to push efficiency and scalability.
Qualifications
- Minimum BSEE with 5+ years of experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of power electronics and DC/DC converters.
- Experience with circuit simulation and/or software development tools.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead system, architecture, and product definitions for data center core power solutions.
- Develop proof-of-concept simulation models and correlate with bench performance.
- Engage with key customers on product roadmap discussions, including next-generation voltage regulator and power delivery requirements.
- Perform experimental verification of products in development to identify problems and limitations.
- Generate and validate reference designs for system verification and customer applications.
- Verify and test evaluation kits, and generate evaluation reports for customers.
- Troubleshoot difficult or unusual technical problems.
Skills
Education
Job description
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 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.
At ADI, we are building the next generation of high-performance power solutions to meet the rapidly evolving demands of AI computing, cloud infrastructure, and the intelligent edge. As part of the Data Center Power team, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation at the heart of the world's most advanced computing systems.
This role is more than a job - it's a chance to make a lasting impact on the global data center ecosystem while advancing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in power technology. You'll work on cutting-edge architectures, collaborate with leading industry partners, and contribute to solutions that push the boundaries of power efficiency, density, and scalability.
The candidate will work in a team of engineers to develop core power products for the data center market, with a focus on multiphase controllers, smart power stages, point-of-load DC/DC converters, and vertical power delivery architectures. This will involve close collaboration with some of the best circuit designers in the industry, armed with the tools, knowledge, and technologies of the leader in power management. The job requires a strong understanding of power electronics and hands-on laboratory skills. Additional responsibilities include writing circuit documentation and application notes as well as product promotion in front of customers and business development. More specifically, the candidate is expected to contribute in the following areas:
- Lead system, architecture, and product definitions for data center core power solutions
- Develop proof-of-concept simulation models and correlate with bench performance
- Engage with key customers on product roadmap discussions, including next-generation voltage regulator and power delivery requirements
- Perform experimental verification of products in development to identify problems and limitations
- Generate and validate reference designs for system verification and customer applications
- Develop design collaterals to assist customers, such as datasheets, evaluation kit manuals, application notes, layout guidelines, and simulation models
- Verify and test evaluation kits, and generate evaluation reports for customers
- Support troubleshooting of difficult or unusual technical problems
Minimum BSEE + 5 years of experience; Preferred MSEE (or equivalent) + 7 years of experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, control loop and architecture
- Strong analytical skills
- Power electronics understanding - operation and control of DC/DC converters
- Understanding of circuit simulation and/or software development tools and techniques
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment (i.e. power supplies, oscilloscope, electronic-load, DAQ)
- Experience in debugging circuits
- Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines
- Can work both independently and with a cross-functional team
- Experience on multiphase buck converters and data center power applications
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Fundamentals on IC design and architecture
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 $150,978 to $218,624.
- 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.
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