Senior Processor Applications Engineer

Job Title

Senior Processor Applications Engineer

Role Summary

Engineer role within Analog Devices' Digital Business Group focused on embedded systems, hardware/software reference designs, and customer support to drive product adoption across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, and multimarket applications.

Work involves developing reference designs, system validation, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to inform product development.

Experience Level

Senior — the posting indicates approximately 6–8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, validation, and customer enablement for processor-based solutions.

• Design and develop hardware and software reference designs for ADI processors and emerging interfaces.
• Perform system-level validation and compliance testing for interfaces such as DDR, USB, and Ethernet.
• Customize reference designs to meet customer-specific integration and production requirements.
• Collaborate with Tier-1 and OEM customers to resolve technical issues and accelerate production ramp.
• Create technical articles, demo platforms, and deliver trainings for customers and internal teams.
• Serve as liaison between customers and ADI product teams, providing feedback for next-generation products.
• Define system-level requirements for target markets and coordinate with cross-functional teams on product execution.
• Travel domestically or internationally as needed (approximately 10%–15%).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• 6–8 years of experience in embedded systems, hardware/software development, or product applications engineering.
• Strong fundamentals with microprocessors/microcontrollers and system-level software topics (stack, heap, memory optimization, multi-core communication).
• Proficiency in C programming (mandatory).
• Familiarity with electronics and serial protocols such as I2C, I2S, SPI, UART.
• Experience debugging complex customer issues and supporting production transitions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel ~10%–15%.

Nice-to-have / strong plus:

• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex microcontrollers and related toolchains.
• Experience implementing or optimizing DSP signal-processing algorithms on processors.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical projects.
• Familiarity with analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products.
• Experience with Python and/or assembly programming.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred. (The posting lists formal degrees; no alternative "equivalent experience" language was specified.)

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.