Staff Engineer - Embedded Software

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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.

Software & Digital Platforms

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description: 

Bridge the physical and the digital world! Join us in developing and optimizing cutting-edge embedded systems that power our innovative products. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and integrate hardware and software solutions that deliver exceptional performance and reliability. This role involves developing and maintaining embedded software for Analog Devices' extensive product portfolio. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable embedded software for diverse hardware platforms.
• Lead software architecture and design efforts, integration and system testing, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Develop embedded software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal environments, including Zephyr and Linux.
• Define and execute system‑level test strategies and test plans across multiple subsystems to ensure software functionality, performance, and quality in compliance with requirements and company standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks; execute manual and automated tests; analyze results; and identify, document, and track defects.
• Collaborate closely with software architects, developers, and hardware engineers to define requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and validation to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Participate in code reviews, enforce best practices, and maintain high standards of reliability.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging tools and technologies, processes and best practices.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including design specifications and user guides.
• Contribute to open-source initiatives and collaborate on large codebases.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or other related field; master’s degree is preferred.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience in firmware or embedded software development, with a strong understanding of C/C++ programming languages.
• Proficiency in developing software for microcontrollers and microprocessors.
• Experience with bare-metal programming, real-time operating systems (RTOS), Zephyr, or Linux OS.
• Deep knowledge of hardware communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.) and other microcontroller peripherals such as ADCs, DACs, timers, PWMs and GPIO.
• Strong experience in multi-core environment system validation, unit testing, software verification, and test automation.
• Strong experience with integrating, building, and testing of multi-threaded applications.
• Experience in Python programming.
• Mastery of Git and version control and defect tracking tools; active contributions to open-source projects are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to debug complex systems.
• Proficiency in using different IDEs, laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, logic analyzers, signal generators, and JTAG/ICE debugger.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience in software architecture and design patterns.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge in AI/ML, Computer Vision, and Image Processing
• Experience with FPGA development and firmware programming.
• Knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Experience in using GenAI tools for different phases of SDLC.
• Working knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and algorithm testing experience

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.

Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days