Principal Engineer, Systems Design/Architecture Engineering

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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 and on LinkedIn and X.

Job Description:

Analog Devices is seeking a Principal Engineer, Systems Design/Architecture Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development of advanced embedded systems and platform architectures. The role is responsible for defining system-level solutions, driving architecture strategy, leading cross-functional technical initiatives, and influencing future technology direction across multiple product domains. The successful candidate will serve as a recognized technical authority, collaborating with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and drive system architecture strategies for complex embedded, mixed-signal, and software-enabled solutions across multiple product lines and applications.
• Translate customer, market, and business requirements into scalable system-level solutions, platform architectures, and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with FAEs, Sales, Business Units, and customers to identify market opportunities, define solution requirements, and develop system-level solutions that drive customer adoption and business growth.
• Lead technical direction and architecture reviews for strategic development programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy.
• Influence technology decisions, investment priorities, and long-term product strategies to enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
• Drive hardware, software and system integration to ensure end-to-end functionality, performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Establish engineering best practices, design methodologies, and architecture standards to improve development efficiency, quality, and reuse across teams.
• Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex technical challenges impacting products, platforms, and customer deployments.
• Champion innovation and identify emerging technologies that create competitive differentiation and enable new business opportunities.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across organizational boundaries, fostering technical excellence and capability development.
• Represent the organization as a recognized technical expert in customer engagements, partner collaborations, industry forums, and strategic initiatives.
• Foster collaboration, influence decision-making, and build alignment across engineering, business, and customer-facing teams to drive successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Key Qualification

• 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, embedded systems, hardware/software co-design, or solution development, with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Proven expertise in system-level architecture, requirements definition, and development of complex embedded, mixed-signal, or software-enabled solutions.
• Strong understanding of hardware, firmware, software, connectivity, and system integration methodologies.
• Experience translating customer requirements and market needs into scalable products, platforms, and reference solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction, architecture reviews, and cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with customers, FAEs, Sales, Product Management, and Business Units to support solution development and business growth.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and business decisions across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers, build technical capabilities, and foster collaboration across global teams.
• Experience with system modeling, simulation, validation, characterization, and performance optimization.
• Track record of driving innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to balance technical excellence, customer needs, and business objectives in decision-making.

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