Director, Digital Systems and DSP Chip Architect

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** About Analog Devices
** Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:  ) 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.

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** About the Role
** We are seeking a highly experienced and technically exceptional
** Director of Digital Systems and DSP Chip Architecture
** to lead a 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 leader
** with a deep background in
** digital signal processing*
* ** and digital design**, and a passion for
** mentoring and growing engineering talent**.  The Chip Architect role works with customers to understand applications, documents product requirements, developments and assesses chip architecture and supports the wider team in assessing tradeoffs of implementation development.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Technical Leadership:
Drive the definition and architecture of complex mixed-signal ICs and SDR chips, with a focus on digital accelerators and subsystems.
* Team Development:
Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and career growth for a team of 5–6 engineers.
* Project Execution:
Support the successful execution of multiple chip development programs from concept through tape-out and validation.
* Leadership:  Lead a cross-functional team to successful execution of key programs.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with analog, RF, firmware, and software teams to ensure cohesive SoC and system-level design.
* Innovation:
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide architectural decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
* Thought Leadership:
Engage Customers, Ecosystem Partners and ADI stakeholders to define the next generation of industry leading software defined radio technologies.
** Required Qualifications
*** 15+ years of experience, with strong understanding of DSP architecture and design and experience realizing these architectures in digital ASIC's.  A strong track record of delivering complex mixed-signal or SDR IC's will be distinguishing.
* Expertise in digital signal processing, RTL design, and digital architecture.
* Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and developing engineering teams.
* Strong understanding of:
* Firmware and embedded software
* Radio architectures and signal chains
* High-speed ADCs/DACs
* Ser Des and high-speed interfaces
* Microprocessor subsystems and digital accelerators
* DSP cores and custom compute architectures
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience with system-level modeling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB, System Verilog, Python).
* Demonstrated ability of requirements capture and documentation.
* Familiarity with SoC integration and verification methodologies.
* Exposure to productization and manufacturing of high-volume ICs.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of advanced digital and mixed-signal systems in a leadership role that blends deep technical engagement with people development. You’ll work with a passionate team on impactful technologies in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.  For a survey of the types of devices we build, check out AD9084 (wideband MxFE), ADRV
9040 (RF Transceiver), ADRV
9003 (narrow band RF transceiver) on .#LI-PG1
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