Job Description

About Analog Devices

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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more atwww.analog.com and onLinkedIn andTwitter (X)

Principal Applications Engineer – High Performance Power

Location: San Jose, CA
Business Unit: High Performance Power | Applications Engineering

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) designs and manufactures industry‑leading analog, mixed‑signal, and power management solutions that bridge the physical and digital worlds. Our technologies enable breakthroughs across data centers, automotive, industrial, communications, aerospace, and defense markets. At ADI, we combine deep technical expertise with a customer‑first mindset to solve our customers’ most complex challenges.

ADI is seeking a Senior Principal Applications Engineer to serve as a technical leader within the High Performance Power Applications team. This role is based in San Jose, CA and will act as the local technical authority while also serving as a global subject‑matter expert for ADI’s buck, boost, buck‑boost, and LDO power portfolio.

This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role and measured by complete, correct, consistent and timely deliverables. The successful candidate will accelerate customer design‑ins and design‑wins by removing technical barriers, providing system‑level guidance, and enabling both internal teams and customers to efficiently implement ADI power solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex customer issues, advanced power architectures, and challenging application requirements
• Serve as a global technical expert for ADI’s buck, boost, buck‑boost, and LDO product portfolio
• Provide system‑level power architecture guidance across applications ranging from nano‑power designs to high‑voltage, high‑power systems
• Support key markets including data centers, automotive, industrial, instrumentation, aerospace, and defense, with a strong understanding of system intent and customer requirements
• Drive customer design‑in and design‑win activities through hands‑on technical engagement, lab validation, and application guidance
• Develop and review evaluation systems, application notes, schematics, layouts, and measurement methodologies
• Identify competitive strengths, weaknesses, and system‑level gaps in ADI’s power portfolio and propose actionable improvements
• Deliver technical training to Sales, Field Applications Engineers, and distributors
• Present technical solutions to customers with clarity and confidence, supporting both engineering and commercial objectives
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Design, Marketing, and Systems teams to influence product direction and roadmap decisions

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (PhD degree preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics, power management IC applications, or system‑level power design
• Deep technical expertise in DC‑DC converters (buck, boost, buck‑boost) and LDO regulators
• Strong system‑level understanding of power solutions across multiple end markets
• Proven ability to solve complex customer problems and drive solutions to completion
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with power validation, debugging, and performance characterization
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to balance technical excellence with practical execution to meet customer and business needs
• Must be local to San Jose, CA, with willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high‑voltage DC or high‑power DC systems
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations, thermal management, and power system reliability
• Experience supporting instrumentation, industrial, automotive, aerospace, applications
• Background in influencing product definition through customer and competitive insights

What We’re Looking For

• A customer‑first mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• A technology thought leader focused on real‑world adoption and results
• A hands‑on, get‑it‑done approach, practical, decisive, and outcome‑driven
• A collaborative engineer who complements existing leadership and elevates team effectiveness

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.

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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $180,642 to $261,579.

• 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.