Principal Analog Design Engineer

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ) 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 at and on and.

At ADI, you will learn from the brightest minds in the semiconductor industry. You will make an impact through work on meaningful projects alongside a team of experts. ADI’s culture values aligned goals, work-life balance, continuous and life-long learning opportunities, and shared rewards.

Job Description:

Analog Devices is seeking an experienced Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer with deep expertise in Audio Data Converter(ADC/DAC) design to lead the development of next-generation, high-performance consumer audio products. This role offers the opportunity to work on ground-breaking technologies that will redefine the future of audio, within a collaborative, diverse, and knowledge-sharing environment, while mentoring and developing junior engineers. It is an ideal position for strengthening technical leadership and cross-team collaboration through close engagement with global design teams.

As a key member of the Audio PES team, you will architect and design next-generation high-performance audio solutions that shape how devices operate and how music is experienced. These integrated circuits enable high-volume, high-visibility products for market-leading customers who depend on best-in-class audio performance to differentiate their offerings. The rapid proliferation of connected devices, combined with aggressive form-factor reduction in audio peripherals, continues to push the boundaries of existing solutions - driving the need for innovative architectures and novel system-level trade-offs and circuit-level design innovations.

The successful candidate will join a company with a strong legacy of breakthrough innovation in delta-sigma ADCs and DACs, including continuous-time and switched-capacitor architectures, as well as Class-D amplifiers and ultra-low-power, low-latency audio solutions. In this role, you will contribute directly to architectural definition, critical circuit design, verification strategy, and silicon validation, influencing multiple product generations and advancing the state-of-the-art in consumer audio IC design.

Job Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Responsibilities

Lead the detailed definition and architectural development of high-performance mixed-signal ICs, driving system-level trade-offs and transistor-level design decisionsOwn architecture definition, block-level design, and transistor-level circuit implementation, including full cycle comprehensive simulation and verificationDrive the integration of analog and digital blocks into complex mixed-signal systems, ensuring robust functionality and performanceDeliver clear and effective technical presentations and design reviews to internal engineering teams and Tier-1 customersSupport layout, lab evaluation, testing, qualification, and product engineering functions to ensure successful delivery, meeting all requirements and quality goals

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with 10+ years of experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design10+ years of hands-on experience designing high-performance, low-power delta-sigma ADCs and DACs, from architectural concept through production siliconDeep expertise in mixed-signal electronics, with extensive hands-on experience using industry-standard design tools, methodologies, and verification flowsExpert-level understanding of delta-sigma fundamentals and non-idealities, including noise shaping, distortion mechanisms, idle tones, jitter sensitivity, stability, linearity, device mismatch, clocking, and layout effectsProven design experience with switching audio amplifiers (e.g., Class-D), switching power conversion circuits (buck/boost), as well as precision analog blocks such as amplifiers, bandgap references, bias circuits, and LDOsBroad circuit design background encompassing high-gain amplifiers, switched-capacitor and switched-current circuits, and high-resolution ADC/DAC architectures.Demonstrated first-pass silicon success record of successfully delivering multiple integrated circuits into high-volume productionExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multi-site, cross-functional engineering teamsStrong hands-on experience with Cadence/Spectre and behavioral/system-level modeling tools (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or equivalent)Ability to lead through technical influence, drive consensus, and guide teams without direct managerial authorityWillingness to support the role through limited domestic and international travel

Preferred Qualifications

Experience achieving ~120dB SNR and ultra-low power and best-in-class THD+N audio performances in audio data converter designsBackground in professional audio, consumer audio, or precision mixed-signal IC developmentHands-on experience with Class-D amplifier design for audio applicationsSolid understanding of digital audio fundamentals, including DSP, digital filtering, interpolation/decimation, and delta-digma modulationPassion for Audio

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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days