Staff Systems Design Engineer

Analog Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in San Jose (or Colorado Springs) seeks a Staff Systems Design Engineer to drive next-generation mixed-signal ICs from concept to production silicon. You will work across analog, digital, firmware, and system architecture while providing technical leadership on critical projects and architecture decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and a strong track record of tape-outs, silicon validation, and AI-assisted design methodologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IC design experience across analog, digital or mixed-signal.
• Tape-out and silicon validation track record.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration across analog, digital, firmware, and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Drive next-generation mixed-signal IC products from concept through production silicon.
• Provide technical leadership on critical projects and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across analog, digital, firmware, and system design.
• Advise on layout, parasitics, and performance optimization.

Skills

IC design experience

Analog & digital

Mixed-signal

System architecture

Tape-out & silicon validation

AI/ML in IC design

C/C++

Python

SystemVerilog

UVM verification

Lab debugging

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre/ADE

Place-and-Route

CMOS process tech knowledge

Foundry node familiarity

Education

MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre/ADE

digital synthesis

place-and-route flows

CAESENCE? Cadence tools

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 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.

Staff Systems Design Engineer

San Jose, CA or Colorado Springs, CO

As a Staff Systems Design Engineer at Analog Devices, you will drive next-generation mixed-signal IC products from concept through production silicon, working across the full design stack - analog, digital, firmware, and system architecture. You'll provide technical leadership on critical projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate thrives working across disciplines rather than within a single one, combining deep technical expertise with broader system understanding to drive innovation and ensure successful product delivery.

Experience with or strong willingness to adopt AI-assisted design methodologies is essential. Our team actively uses agentic AI and LLM-driven workflows to accelerate design, verification, and process migration. Candidates not open to this approach are not a fit.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IC design experience spanning analog, digital, or mixed-signal. MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines - analog circuit design, digital RTL/synthesis, mixed-signal integration, and system-level architecture. Not a single-domain specialist.
• Proven track record of successful IC tape-outs and silicon validation.
• Experience delivering designs from concept through layout to production.
• Experience with the following types of systems: power management, sensor interfaces, and data converters.
• Proficiency in industry EDA tools including Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/ADE, digital synthesis and place-and-route flows.
• Strong understanding of CMOS process technology from mature nodes (180nm) through advanced nodes, including electromigration, aging, and technology limitations.
• Deep understanding of IC layout considerations, including parasitics, matching, and performance optimization, with the ability to guide layout decisions.
• Silicon bring-up and lab debug experience - comfortable on the bench with scopes, analyzers, and evaluation boards.
• Strong customer focus and highly motivated to succeed. Candidate must have collaborated across disciplines to ensure products meet customer requirements and timelines.
• Experience applying AI/ML tools to IC design workflows - agentic AI, LLM-assisted code generation, automated verification, or AI-driven design exploration (preferred).
• Firmware and embedded development experience (C/C++, Python, microcontroller programming) preferred.
• SystemVerilog and UVM verification experience preferred.
• Experience with multiple foundry process nodes and process migration preferred.

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.

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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