Staff Product Application Engineer

Job Title

Staff Product Application Engineer

Role Summary

As a Staff Product Application Engineer on the Product Application & Evaluation team you will lead technical evaluation and application development for optical control products used in next-generation optical modules (CPO, XPO, NPO, LPO). The role bridges silicon design, evaluation, and product release to ensure qualification readiness and to accelerate application development and product adoption.

Primary mission: define and execute evaluation plans, develop reference designs and test hardware/software, debug at silicon/board/system levels, drive qualification activities, and mentor junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior (Staff/Principal). Experienced product/application engineer; specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include product evaluation, reference design, debugging, project management, and technical leadership.

• Define comprehensive product evaluation plans and detailed test methodologies; produce clear evaluation and characterization reports.
• Design internal evaluation hardware and develop automated measurement programs for silicon evaluation.
• Execute functionality, performance, and characterization tests on evaluation and application benches.
• Develop application boards and customer reference designs aligned with target optical module architectures.
• Produce high-quality datasheets, user guides, and application notes; support customer application issue debugging.
• Debug silicon, board-level, and system-level issues; perform root-cause analysis with design, test, and reliability teams.
• Drive product qualification activities (Qual Plan, HTOL, HAST, ESD, LU, and other reliability tests) and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and resources.
• Act as the primary interface across cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, Test, Software, Operations, Quality) and proactively identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers to build long-term application capability within the team.

Requirements

Must-have skills and attributes:

• Solid foundation in signal-chain circuits (ADC, DAC, amplifiers, TIA, PGA).
• Deep understanding of IC evaluation and performance measurement techniques.
• Hands-on experience with PCB schematic design and layout.
• Programming skills in LabVIEW, Python, and/or C/C++.
• Familiarity with lab instruments: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, and DMMs.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive communicator.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 10%).

Education Requirements

MSEE or above in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.

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.