Computational Sensing Research Engineer

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Analog Garage, Deep Tech Architecture Group

Job Title: Computational Sensing Research Engineer

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 integrates analog, digital, and software technologies to create solutions that advance digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect people with the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible.

The Analog Garage is ADI’s Research and Advanced Development Center in downtown Boston and empowers ADI by pioneering breakthrough technologies. The Deep Tech Architecture group within the Analog Garage is applying leading-edge circuit design, device design, and nano-scale fabrication technologies to develop innovative solutions to important societal problems.

The Deep Tech Architecture group is seeking an experienced Computational Sensing Research Engineer to join us in developing high impact solutions to challenges in human health, health of planet, autonomy & intelligence, and other strategic focus areas for ADI. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in image sensor signal chains, mixed-signal design, signal processing, and machine learning/artificial intelligence for sensor data processing. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of intelligent sensing platforms, leveraging ADI’s broad range of advanced semiconductor technologies.

Responsibilities include one or more of the following:

• Architect novel and optimized sensor signal chains to reduce data rate and latency while preserving application-specific information in system context
• Develop simulations and build prototypes of sensor signal chain to assess and validate advanced concepts, analyze data produced through these activities to drive optimization and design iterations
• Design of readout integrated circuit for image sensors, ADC architectures, circuitry to implement near-pixel processing
• Contribute to IP generation and planning for advanced sensor platforms
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sensor system architects, digital designers, algorithm researchers, software developers, and research scientists driving domain-specific experiments
• Clearly and rigorously document ongoing work, generate technical reports on project concepts, approaches, and outcomes
• Keep up with advancements in mixed signal design, intelligent sensors, image sensors, sensor signal processing, and the impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence on sensor data processing

Qualifications

Education:

• PhD or experienced M.S. in EE with focus on mixed-signal circuits, alternatively a PhD in Computer Engineering or Physics with a strong mixed-signal design experience

Experience:

• Sensor signal chain design, mixed-signal design, noise analysis and mitigation, FPGAs
• Experience with CMOS image sensor (CIS) technology development, readout circuitry for image sensors, image sensor calibration and characterization
• Deep background in signal and image processing, experience in applying modern machine learning-based approaches to signal processing tasks and their implementation in resource constrained settings, background in recent artificial intelligence-based models and their uses in processing sensor data
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences

Soft Skills:

• Eager to work on challenging, open-ended problems, and to understand their context
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative, persistent approach to complex technical challenges
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary research environment

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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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• 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.