Staff System Application Engineer

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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.

Staff System Applications Engineer

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 system-level technical expert and customer-facing authority, driving the successful integration of ADI solutions in speaker and audio amplifier signal chains, with a focus on smart amplifiers and power-aware system optimization for high-volume consumer products.

This role spans signal processing, hardware, power, and system optimization—translating complex customer requirements into high-performance, production-ready playback designs. You will combine deep 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
• Define and support system architectures across audio signal chain, speaker path, and power integration
• Drive system performance optimization, including tuning and algorithm integration
• Deliver reference designs, validation strategies, and debug support
• Solve complex system-level challenges across hardware, firmware, and algorithms
• Influence product direction and roadmap through customer insights
• Support customer bring-up, validation, and production ramp
  
  

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:
• Signal processing systems
• Analog/mixed-signal hardware
• Acoustics or electro-acoustic systems
• Power systems (including DC/DC)
• Embedded or firmware-based systems
• Ability to operate effectively across multiple technical domains with a system mindset
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audio enhancement, tuning, or speaker protection algorithms
• Exposure to acoustic or electro-acoustic systems
• Familiarity with audio DSP concepts
• Mechanical design and prototyping experience
• Programming or scripting skills
• Experience supporting high-volume consumer products
• 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
  
  

Additional Information

• Location: San Jose, CA
• Job Type: Full-time
• Travel: Up to ~20%
  
  

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.

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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.