Staff Analog Design Engineer - Hearable/Wearable

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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™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

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Job description

Analog Devices is hiring a Staff Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer for the Hearables and Wearables Consumer Business Unit. The role involves analysis, research, design, simulation, characterization, and release-to-production of high-performance, ultra-low power integrated circuits.

As part of the hearables and wearables design team, you will create high-performance edge processing solutions that shape device operation, music enjoyment, and connectivity. The rise of connected, voice-activated devices and wearable audio peripherals demands innovative solutions.

The successful candidate will join a team with a track record of producing breakthrough innovative architectures for audio DAC/ADC and ultra-low power circuits. The successful candidate must have a strong, intuitive capability in solving complex challenges. The candidate will be self-motivated and be able to work effectively within a team.

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural definition and design of complex mixed-signal ICs from concept through production release
• Participate in design optimization for power, performance, and area, and ensure compliance with rigorous quality standards.
• Additionally, you will provide technical guidance to junior engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and deliver successful products to market.

• Work with digital design and design verification teams on block and system integration and verification at the chip level
• Coordinate with product definition, applications, and test engineering to define requirements and oversee the transition of new products from concept to production release
• Assess and resolve complex integrated circuit issues in the laboratory

Education and Experience Requirements:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years CMOS IC design experience
• Familiar with high-gain amplifiers, switched-capacitor circuits, comparators, integrators, voltage references, LDOs
• Excellent written/verbal communication; strong cross-team collaboration
• Manage layout and post-layout simulations

Preferred Qualifications

• ADC/DAC design experience
• Audio IC design background
• Proficient in Cadence schematic capture and SPICE simulation
• Skilled with MATLAB or similar modeling tools
• Knowledgeable in digital signal processing concepts
• Analog/digital behavioral modelling expertise
• Team and project leadership experience

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