Senior Engineer - Embedded Software

Job Title

Senior Engineer - Embedded Software

Role Summary

Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the Software and Digital Platforms group working on ADEF and COMMS products. Develop embedded firmware and customer-facing software for high-performance data converters and communication ASICs with emphasis on security, reliability, and real-time performance.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Expectation: 5+ years designing, developing, and launching high-performance, high-reliability real-time embedded systems.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include firmware design, device driver development, test and validation, and cross-team collaboration to deliver production-grade embedded software.

• Design and develop high-performance real-time embedded applications on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers using C.
• Develop customer-facing device drivers and APIs (C, C#) for high-speed converters and COMMS products.
• Collaborate with silicon designers, embedded software, applications, and QA teams to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Create and maintain firmware documentation and internal/external technical communications.
• Participate in code reviews and improve software standards and guidelines.
• Develop and execute unit and integration test plans; analyze results and implement fixes.
• Develop and maintain tools for testing and interfacing with products; automate tests where appropriate.
• Provide customer support during beta trials and after release; prepare customer documentation and training materials.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team skill development.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience required for the role. Nice-to-have items follow.

• Must-have: Strong C/C++ development and debugging skills; experience building customer-facing APIs/SDKs.
• Must-have: Experience with hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and register-level device control; strong knowledge of ARM Cortex architectures.
• Must-have: Experience with real-time embedded systems (bare-metal and RTOS), Git, code review workflows, continuous integration and automated testing, and software QA best practices.
• Must-have: Familiarity with digital signal processing techniques and agile development methods; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with JESD204B/C, RF/mixed-signal systems, FPGA integration, and Python scripting for test automation.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

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.