Staff Engineer Analog IC Design Engineer

About Analog Devices

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™.

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Location:

Santa Barbara, CA
Hiring Manager:
Michael Paul
Target

Start Date:

March 1, 2026

Analog Devices is seeking a principal analog/mixed‑signal IC design engineer for its Data Center & Energy (DCE) group in beachside Santa Barbara, CA. Within DCE, we deliver high‑reliability power, connectivity, and analytics solutions for modern data centers and energy infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead the analog architecture and implementation of SoCs with significant mixed‑signal content. This role is a recognized in‑house expert who operates under consultative direction, drives system‑level tradeoffs, and influences product and IP roadmaps.

It leads complex, cross‑functional programs; mentors engineers; and makes decisions that materially impact product performance, schedule, cost, and customer success. This is a demanding multi‑disciplinary position with unique growth potential. The group culture aims to foster a challenging, exciting, and supportive environment. Team members must be comfortable working on a wide variety of products and technologies in a fast‑paced and agile environment.

Analog Devices rewards performance, innovation, and collaboration.

• Own analog architecture and microarchitecture for complex mixed‑signal SoCs; drive system‑level tradeoffs across analog, digital, and firmware
• Transistor‑level circuit design and simulation
• Understanding of device‑level operation and physics
• System and block‑level simulation
• Lead mixed‑signal design, verification, and sign‑off; guide DFT strategy and silicon bring‑up
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers; establish best practices and reusable IP
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (digital, firmware, validation, operations) to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions
• Influence product roadmaps and contribute to innovation through patents, publications, and methodology improvements

• BSEE and 10+ years of Analog/Mixed‑Signal IC Design experience
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and processing
• Experience with IC product life cycles
• Ability to work with large multi‑disciplined globally distributed teams
• Good interpersonal communication skills and report generation
• Familiarity with lab equipment
• Must be self‑motivated, detail oriented, and thorough

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience with lab prototyping and system‑level modeling
• Demonstrated experience of leadership on IC design projects
• Working knowledge of numerical modeling techniques
• Experience with ADCs, DACs, and serial communications interfaces
• BiCMOS and High‑voltage IC design experience
• Interest in methodology improvements and automation

• Required Travel: 10% of the time
• Shift Type: 1st Shift / Days
• Job Req Type:
  Experienced
• Salary: $157,080 to $227,460 (actual wage offered may vary by location, experience, education, and other factors)
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance‑based bonus
• Benefits include medical, vision, dental coverage, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

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