Staff Digital Chip Architect and Digital Systems Engineer

Analog Devices • Durham, NC

96d • $125,250 - $187,875

About The Position

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™. We are seeking an experienced and technically exceptional Staff Engineer in DSP and Digital Systems Chip Architect to join a small, high-performing team of engineers focused on the architecture and development of cutting-edge mixed-signal and software-defined radio (SDR) integrated circuits. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical contributor with a deep background in digital signal processing and digital design, and a passion for shaping definition, requirements and solutions in a collaborative team. DSP and Digital System Architects work across 50-100 engineer, cross-functional development teams to specify and guide digital, firmware, software and processor subsystem requirements and architecture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in digital IC design, with a strong history of delivering complex mixed-signal or SDR chips.
• Deep expertise in digital signal processing, RTL design, and digital architecture.
• Strong knowledge of firmware and embedded software, radio architecture and signal chains, high-speed ADCs/DACs, SerDes and high-speed interfaces, microprocessor subsystems and digital accelerators, DSP cores and custom compute architecture, hardware/software co-design and digital modelling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with system-level modeling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB, SystemVerilog, Python).
• Demonstrated ability of requirements capture and documentation.
• Familiarity with SoC integration and verification methodologies.
• Exposure to productization and manufacturing ICs in high-volume.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the definition and architecture of complex mixed-signal ICs and SDR chips, with a focus on digital accelerators and subsystems.
• Work closely with analog, RF, firmware, and software teams to ensure cohesive SoC and system-level design.
• Support the successful execution of multiple chip development programs from concept through tape-out and validation.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Support the development of team members through mentoring and engagement.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide architectural decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
• Work with Customers, Ecosystem Partners, and ADI stakeholders to define future SDR technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401k
• Paid vacation
• Holidays
• Sick time
• Discretionary performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees