Principal Engineer, Embedded Software

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).

About the Role:

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is seeking a seasoned Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our high-impact Software and Digital Platform team. This team is responsible for enabling cutting-edge communication and data converter ASICs that power high-performance Communication, Instrumentation, and ADEF (Aerospace, Defense, and Electronic Warfare) applications.

As a senior technical leader, you will play a critical role in defining software architecture, leading product development, and collaborating across disciplines to bring innovative solutions to market. You will engage directly with customers to understand their needs and help evolve ADI’s embedded software offerings accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of embedded software for advanced mixed-signal ASIC platforms.
• Define and drive overall software architecture and design strategy.
• Scope and estimate software efforts for new and ongoing projects.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, systems, and applications teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Serve as a technical mentor and leader, promoting best practices in software engineering.
• Support customer engagements to understand system-level challenges and tailor solutions to meet evolving requirements.
• Contribute to the full product lifecycle — from concept and prototyping through validation and release.
• Continuously improve development processes, tools, and infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in the semiconductor or communications industries.
• Proven track record in real-time systems, RTOS, or bare-metal firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with Python or scripting languages.
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers, SoCs, and hardware/software interaction.
• Experience with device drivers, bootloaders, and low-level software.
• Demonstrated ability to define software architecture and make system-level design decisions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FPGA integration, signal processing, or high-speed data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools used in instrumentation.
• Background in communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, or PCIe.
• Exposure to ADEF or high-reliability systems is a plus.

Why Join ADI?

At Analog Devices, we combine cutting-edge technology with deep domain expertise to solve the world’s toughest engineering challenges. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, leadership is valued, and your contributions will directly shape the future of high-performance analog and digital systems.

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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