Senior Engineer - Embedded Software

Job Title

Senior Engineer - Embedded Software

Role Summary

Senior Engineer in the Software and Digital Platforms Group developing embedded firmware for ADEF and COMMS products. The role focuses on high-performance, reliable, real-time embedded systems that interface with data converters and communication ASICs.

Work with cross-functional engineering teams to implement device drivers, APIs, tests and customer-facing documentation. Location: Cork or Limerick, Ireland. Travel up to 10%.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 5+ years designing, developing and launching high-performance, high-reliability real-time embedded systems.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include firmware design, implementation, verification and support for embedded products.

• Design and implement high-performance real-time embedded applications on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers using C.
• Develop customer-facing device drivers and SDKs (C/C++; C# usage possible) that expose high-speed converter and communication product functionality.
• Collaborate daily with silicon designers, embedded software, applications, and QA engineers to resolve issues and refine requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and training material for internal teams and customers.
• Participate in code reviews and improve software standards and development processes.
• Develop and execute unit and integration test plans; analyze test results and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain test and interface tools; support CI/automated testing workflows.
• Provide customer support during beta trials and after release; mentor junior engineers.
• Adhere to code origin, licensing, and version-control practices.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for immediate contribution; additional items are nice-to-have.

• Must-have: Strong C/C++ development and debugging skills; experience creating customer-facing APIs/SDKs.
• Must-have: Experience with hardware abstraction layers (HAL), register-level device control and ARM Cortex architectures.
• Must-have: Experience in real-time embedded systems (bare metal and RTOS), Git, code review processes, and CI/automated testing.
• Must-have: Good understanding of software QA best practices, digital signal processing techniques, and agile development.
• Must-have: Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a distributed team.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with JESD204B/C, RF or mixed-signal systems, FPGA integration, Python for test automation, and C# for tooling or drivers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is stated. Equivalent practical experience is acceptable where applicable.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.