Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.
R262836 Staff System Applications Engineer – San Jose, CA
About the Role
Join ADI’s Consumer Audio team working with leading OEMs to deliver next-generation audio playback systems.
As a Staff System Applications Engineer, you will serve as a hardware system-level technical expert and customer-facing authority, driving the successful integration of ADI solutions in portable audio and class-d speaker amplifier signal chains, with a focus on smart amplifiers and power-aware system optimization for high-volume consumer products.
This role spans hardware, power, signal processing, and system optimization—translating complex customer requirements into high-performance, production-ready designs. You will combine domain expertise with the ability to operate across system boundaries, while influencing product direction through direct customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted technical partner to key customers
Solve complex system-level challenges across hardware, firmware, and algorithms
Support customer evaluation, bring-up, validation, and production ramp
Drive system performance optimization, including tuning and algorithm integration
Support and define system architectures across audio signal chain, speaker path, and power integration
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Deliver reference designs, validation strategies, and debug support
Influence product direction and roadmap through customer insights
Must Have Skills
Strong system-level debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience in consumer audio systems or related mixed-signal / embedded platforms
Proven success in a customer-facing engineering role
Working knowledge of audio or system performance fundamentals
Experience in one or more areas:
Analog/mixed-signal hardware
Acoustics or electro-acoustic systems
Power systems (including DC/DC)
Signal processing systems
Embedded or firmware-based systems
Ability to operate effectively across multiple technical domains with a system mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work supporting high-volume consumer products
Experience with speaker protection algorithms, audio tuning and enhancement
Exposure to acoustic or electro-acoustic systems, measurements and tuning
Familiarity with audio DSP concepts
Mechanical design and prototyping experience
Programming or scripting skills
PCB design experience
Language skills: Korean
What Sets You Apart
You bring depth in one technical area and curiosity across others
You think in terms of systems, not silos
You thrive in customer-facing, high-impact environments
You balance technical rigor with practical execution
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law. Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $150,978 to $218,624.
- Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
- This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
- This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.
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