Senior Engineer, Field Applications

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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, 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 www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Senior Engineer, Field Applications (Embedded Software)

Global Customer Office | Livonia, MI

Job Description Overview

As a Senior Engineer, Field Applications (Embedded Software), reporting into the North American sales organization, you will primarily be working closely with our field-based engineering team to support and facilitate customer-enablement projects that require various levels of software development.  These customer-enablement projects focus on improving the customer experience using ADI products, reducing their development costs, and differentiating ADI’s hardware technologies’ ease-of-use.  Examples could include, but are not limited to, demo setups, test tools, proof of concepts, reference code, example “starter” software, implementing custom features/functionality, etc.  Secondary responsibilities will include supporting customer software development and debug and collaborating with the internal ADI software teams on their product developments.

The position requires an ability to function as a software subject matter expert that enjoys working autonomously in a dynamic environment with the other members of the sales and field engineering team supporting customers.  Industry experience with software fundamentals and best practices is required – with a capability or interest to learn about a variety of software domains and end applications.  The ideal candidate has excellent teamwork skills with an ability to communicate effectively both with customers’ and ADI’s internal software teams.  Knowledge of industry and automotive-specific software development principles and processes a plus.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Developing various forms and levels of software for customer enablement projects like demos, test tools, proofs of concept, reference designs, starter software, etc.
• Supporting and troubleshooting customers’ software/firmware issues
• Understanding and disseminating customer software trends and requirements
• Training global Analog Devices sales and support team members on software best practices
• Advising and organizing the ADI field software culture and processes
• Developing and maintaining relationships with customer and internal ADI engineering teams

Qualifications

• 3-5 years software experience (primarily embedded)
  • Knowledge of audio DSP (e.g., Sigma and SHARC), microcontrollers, and low-level communication peripherals (including SPI, I2C, TDM, UART, CAN, etc.)
  • Experience in the design and implementation of embedded device drivers and software
• Required software / tools knowledge:
  • C, C++, Shell Scripting
  • Real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS/Linux)
  • Version control systems (e.g., GIT)
  • Collaboration and requirements management tools (e.g., Confluence, JAMA, JIRA)
• Additional software / tools knowledge a plus:
  • Python, Powershell, Matlab
  • Network communication stacks
  • PC-based application software development
  • Licensing scanning software tools
• Basic hardware knowledge – solid understanding of electronics and embedded systems
  • General and specialized DSP (e.g., SHARC)
  • Automotive Ethernet
  • Microcontrollers
  • CODECs
• Experience debugging software and hardware using basic lab equipment
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and debugging skills
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously within a team environment
• Agility and drive to learn new things

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days