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).
The Position
Analog Devices is seeking a principal analog / mixed signal IC design engineer for its Data Center & Energy (DCE) group in beachside Santa Barbara, CA. Within DCE, we deliver highreliability power, connectivity, and analytics solutions for modern data centers and energy infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead the analog architecture and implementation of SoCs with significant mixed-signal content. This role is a recognized inhouse expert who operates under consultative direction, drives systemlevel tradeoffs, and influences product and IP roadmaps. This role leads complex, crossfunctional programs; mentors engineers; and makes decisions that materially impact product performance, schedule, cost, and customer success.
This is a demanding multi-disciplinary position with unique growth potential. The group culture aims to foster a challenging, exciting, and supportive environment. The team members must be comfortable working on a wide variety of products and technologies in a fast-paced and agile environment. Analog Devices rewards performance, innovation, and collaboration.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Own analog architecture and microarchitecture for complex mixed-signal SoCs; drive system-level tradeoffs across analog, digital, and firmware
Transistor-level circuit design and simulation
Understanding of device-level operation and physics
System and block level simulation
Lead mixed-signal design, verification, and sign-off; guide DFT strategy and silicon bring-up
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers; establish best practices and reusable IP
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (digital, firmware, validation, operations) to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions
Influence product roadmaps and contribute to innovation through patents, publications, and methodology improvements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of Electronics, be self-motivated, willing to accept responsibility and show initiative in identifying and solving challenging technical problems
BSEE and 10+ years of Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design experience
Understanding of semiconductor device physics and processing
Experience with IC product life cycles
Ability to work with large multi-disciplined globally distributed teams
Good interpersonal communications skills, and report generation.
Familiarity with lab equipment
Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and thorough
Preferred Qualifications:
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience with lab prototyping and system-level modeling
Demonstrated experience of leadership on IC design projects
Working knowledge of numerical modeling techniques
Experience with ADCs, DACs, and serial communications interfaces
BiCMOS and High voltage IC design experience
Interest in methodology improvements and automation
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: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $131,285 to $190,108.
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.
Skills Required
- BSEE and 10+ years of Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design experience
- Understanding of semiconductor device physics and processing
- Experience with IC product life cycles
- Ability to work with large multi-disciplined globally distributed teams
- Good interpersonal communications skills, and report generation
- Familiarity with lab equipment
- Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and thorough
Analog Devices Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Analog Devices and has not been reviewed or approved by Analog Devices.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as a standout feature, with company contribution up to 8% of base salary and immediate vesting. This structure strengthens long-term value even when cash compensation perceptions vary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options along with disability and life insurance. Day-one eligibility and multiple plan choices add to perceived robustness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off appears broad, with vacation ranging from roughly 17–25 days and increasing up to five weeks with tenure, alongside sick time and paid holidays. Parental leave and related time-off provisions further expand coverage.
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What We Do
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) operates at the center of the modern digital economy, converting real-world phenomena into actionable insight with its comprehensive suite of analog and mixed signal, power management, radio frequency (RF), and digital and sensor technologies. ADI serves 125,000 customers worldwide with more than 75,000 products in the industrial, communications, automotive, and consumer markets. ADI is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.
