Principal Engineer, System Architecture

Analog Devices•Livonia, MI

About The Position

Analog Devices (ADI) is a global semiconductor leader focused on bridging the physical and digital worlds for breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI integrates analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions addressing climate change, connectivity, automation, robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy, and data centers. With over $11 billion in revenue in FY25, ADI empowers innovators to stay Ahead of What's Possible. The GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Links) team at ADI develops leading IC solutions for transporting high-bandwidth video and data within vehicles, connecting sensors, processors, and displays. We are seeking a Systems Design & Architecture Engineer to define future technologies and products (3-5 year horizon). This role involves gaining deep domain knowledge through customer collaboration, internal engineering engagement, and independent research. You will work with the IC design team on technical possibilities and the business management team on business cases for new IP and products. GMSL is becoming an industry standard through the OpenGMSL Association (OGA). This role requires technical representation for ADI in the OGA and contribution to the standard's development. You will become a trusted system-level technical advisor to customers, OGA members, and work groups, extending our product line and making ADI GMSL the preferred choice for automotive OEMs.

Requirements

Excellent listening and perception skills
Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and work within a cross-functional team
10+ years of work experience with B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience with general analog and digital design and system architectures
Ability to travel up to 2-3 weeks per quarter, including 2-3 international trips/year.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of applicable automotive applications, electronics design, or product definition experience
M.Sc. or Ph. D. degree
High-speed SerDes or RF systems experience
Automotive ethernet experience or involvement in other standardized communication systems
Knowledge of digital video transport
Knowledge of serial interfaces – I2C, SPI, Ethernet, HDMI
Functional safety expertise
Cybersecurity expertise

Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise on the GMSL PHY, link layer, and protocol adapters.
Create comprehensive product definitions for high-speed serial link integrated circuits, including chip architecture, key specifications, feature set, etc.
Create technical documentation including datasheets and customer presentations.
Provide technical support for responses to customer RFI/RFQ.
Provide technical expertise to the OpenGMSL Association (OGA) standard.
Actively contribute to OGA work groups and guide standards development.
Develop in-depth understanding of future automotive SerDes market requirements.
Perform independent technology research.
Collaborate with eco-system partners and align on technologies.
Develop system models and run behavioral simulations to evaluate system architectural tradeoffs.
Propose technologies and products to support customer requirements.
Guide customers on technology selection and architecture development.
Perform competitive analysis of near-term and long-term solutions.
Assist in creation of product line technology and product roadmaps, including functional safety and security.
Travel globally to engage with customers and technology partners.