Staff Engineer, Advanced Cores Design Evaluation Engineering

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Advanced Cores Design Evaluation Engineering

Role Summary

Technical lead responsible for evaluation, characterization, and validation of advanced ADC, DAC, and high-speed serial (SERDES) IP. Work hands-on in the lab and collaborate with design, test, applications, and product teams to qualify silicon and enable production-ready transceiver and converter products.

Experience Level

Senior — 5+ years of industry experience in RF/mixed-signal product engineering.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include evaluation, test development, debugging, and cross-functional technical support.

• Lead evaluation and characterization of ADCs, DACs, and high-speed serial interfaces.
• Debug and analyze mixed-signal and RF systems across operating conditions; document and present results.
• Perform functional and performance testing of new silicon and embedded software to determine production readiness.
• Develop and automate test solutions using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW and similar tools.
• Use precision measurement equipment (network/spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators) to establish performance metrics.
• Recommend improvements for testability, manufacturability, and qualification; support field quality efforts.
• Interface with design, applications, marketing, and customers to resolve product issues and contribute system-level solutions.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical laboratory experience.

• Proven experience automating RF tests and working with advanced lab equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
• Strong programming and debug skills in Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW; familiarity with C/C++ or similar languages.
• Deep knowledge of analog and RF circuits, high-speed serial interfaces, ADCs/DACs, and mixed-signal systems.
• Hands-on laboratory proficiency and experience developing test solutions for silicon verification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication; experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with customers.
• No travel required.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field (as stated in the posting).

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.