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Senior Principal, Technical Director – Audio and Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Analog Devices
Spainfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2025

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<p><b><span>About Analog Devices</span></b></p><p><span>Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<span> </span></span><u><span><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=ADI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>ADI</span></a></span></u><span> ) 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™. Learn more at<span> </span></span><u><span><a href="https://www.analog.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>www.analog.com</span></a></span></u><span> and on<span> </span></span><u><span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/analog-devices/posts/?feedView=all" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>LinkedIn</span></a></span></u><span> and<span> </span></span><u><span><a href="https://x.com/adi_news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>Twitter (X)</span></a></span></u><span>.</span></p><p>          </p><p>About Us:</p><p>The charter of ADI’s Consumer team is to lead the market in selected technology domains with highly differentiated sensing and signal processing solutions. Today these innovative and fast paced technology areas include Capacitive Sensing, Optical Image Stabilization, Ultrasound, Power, Audio and Video that drive growth in our portable and non-portable consumer business.</p><p>As part of our global operation and rapidly expanding business needs we are now seeking to fill the key role of defining and developing digital systems. This would scan the entire development cycle from concept phase, through design, implementation and release of products to customers.</p><p></p><p>Job Summary:</p><p>We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Technical Director with deep expertise in Audio and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge audio technologies. This pivotal role will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, architecting sophisticated DSP solutions, and guiding a team of engineers to deliver exceptional audio performance across our product portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of audio principles, a proven track record in DSP algorithm design and implementation, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into tangible, high-quality audio experiences.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Technical Leadership &amp; Strategy:</b><ul><li>Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for all audio and DSP related initiatives, aligning with overall product and company objectives.</li><li>Research and evaluate emerging audio technologies, DSP algorithms, and hardware platforms to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.</li><li>Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.</li><li>Lead architectural design and technical specifications for complex audio systems, ensuring scalability, robustness, and optimal performance.</li></ul></li><li><b>DSP Algorithm Design &amp; Implementation:</b><ul><li>Design, develop, and optimize advanced DSP algorithms for various audio applications, touch controllers and optical image stabilization including but not limited to: noise reduction, frequency planning, audio effects,  acoustic echo cancellation, or audio compression.</li><li>Hands-on implementation of DSP algorithms in real-time embedded systems, software applications, and/or hardware accelerators.</li><li>Proficiently utilize simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python) for algorithm development and analysis.</li></ul></li><li><b>System Architecture &amp; Integration:</b><ul><li>Architect end-to-end audio signal chains, from transducer input to audio output, considering all aspects of analog and digital signal flow.</li><li>Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration of signal processing technologies into our products.</li><li>Architect and design efficient multi-purpose signal processing IPs for consumer applications such as IIR filters based on delta-transform and noise shaping, windowing, PDM/Sigma-Delta modulators, <span>Interpolators/Decimators,</span> FIR filter, DDS, Asynchronous Sample Rate Converters, IQ demodulator or CIC filters.</li></ul></li><li><b>Innovation &amp; Research:</b><ul><li>Stay current on latest advancements in audio research, academic papers, and industry trends.</li><li>Contribute to intellectual property development (patents, publications) as appropriate.</li><li>Champion a culture of innovation, e

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