Staff Wireless IC Digital Designer

Analog Devices; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Wireless IC Digital Designer to lead RF/wireless digital design across medical, energy, and embedded security IC programs. You will guide product definition, RF system and circuit design, and software implementation throughout silicon development.

Expertise in wireless system digital design, bit-level modeling, and production-ready flow is required. The role involves defining SoC, system, and block‑level verification plans, performing RTL design and

Qualifications

• Defined complex digital system architectures and led engineering teams.
• Experience driving digital design methodologies and process improvements.
• Collaborated across product, test, and manufacturing teams to meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support development of product requirements and specifications.
• Analyze and develop SoC architectures to meet Power, Performance & Area goals.
• Perform RTL design and integration of RFIC architectures.
• Conduct RTL and gate-level simulations for verification at block and SoC levels.
• Oversee physical design and FPGA verification for Radio IP before tape out.
• Assist in transferring ICs to production with Product and Test teams.

Skills

System Architecture

Technical Leadership

Multi‑Domain Expertise

Methodology Expertise

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Customer Engagement

Education

Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering

8–12 years in digital design

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.

Staff Wireless Digital Design Engineer

About the Role

As a Senior Staff Wireless IC Digital Designer, you will lead the development of RF/wireless design for ADI’s medical, energy, and embedded security ICs. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all the significant phases of RF SOC product development cycles, including product definition, RF system design, RF circuit design, and RF software implementation. A successful candidate must be an expert on communication systems, DSP concepts, wireless digital baseband design, and the full silicon and production development flow. Candidate must have experience in modern wireless system digital design, bit-level modeling, and simulation for trade‑off analysis and performance evaluation. This position will also help the business team to support customers on critical issues and win new customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of product requirements and specifications.
• Analyze and develop SoC architectures to meet PPA (Power, Performance & Area) requirements.
• Author RFIC system architectures and associated documentation PerformRTL design of block‑level IP.
• Perform RTL design and integration of RFIC architectures.
• Simulate RTL at the block level and SoC level to guarantee design functionality.
• Simulate and debug gate‑level timing simulations at the SoC level.
• Define SoC, system, and block‑level verification plans for the radio.
• Perform synthesis, STA, LEC, and ATPG pattern generation.
• Oversee the physical design of the SoC.
• Complete FPGA verification for Radio IP before tape out.
• Characterizing and validating circuit performance in the lab
• Providing support for high‑volume manufacturing and working with Product and Test teams to transfer ICs to production.

Must Have Skills

• System Architecture: Expert ability to define and implement complex digital system architectures
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated capability to provide technical direction to engineering teams
• Multi‑Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge across multiple technical domains relevant to digital design
• Methodology Expertise: Authority in digital design methodologies with ability to drive improvements
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Strong capability to work across organizational boundaries
• Customer Engagement: Experience translating customer needs into technical requirements and solutions

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's or Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience 8-12 years of relevant experience in digital design engineering

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Analog Devices, you’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that’s shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work‑life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects that make a real impact on the world. Your expertise will shape the future of technology, and you’ll be supported by a culture that values continuous advancement and professional growth. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

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: No Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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.