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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff System Architecture and Design Engineer - **Company:** Analog Devices - **Location:** Carmel Valley, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,978.0 - $218,624.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Mathcad, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.oriontalent.com/search-jobs/career/11632401/staff-system-architecture-design-engineer-california-ca-rio-robles ## About the Role * M.S. or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a closely related field. * 3+ years of industrial experience in the project development for power converters (DC/DC, AC/DC, or inverter systems), Candidates with additional experience may be considered at the Staff Engineer level. * Understanding of power converter topologies (LLC, phase-shifted full bridge, DAB, MMC, interleaved buck/boost) and their control requirements. * Deep expertise in control design and implementation - voltage/current mode control, digital compensator design, and dynamic response optimization. * Deep expertise the design tools for simulations, such as Simetrix/Simplis, Mathcad, PLECS or PSIM. * Deep understanding of GaN/SiC device characteristics and system benefits. * Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot power electronics systems in a lab environment - oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal characterization. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams. * Knowledge of datacenter power architectures - 800V distribution, rack-level power delivery, battery backup integration are preferred. * Experience with FPGA-based control system development (VHDL/Verilog) or FPGA/MCU partitioning for power converter applications is a plus ## Description As a System Engineer, you will own the system development of high-voltage power converters - from power system architecture, power distribution box (PDBs) to intelligent power integration platforms. You will work at the intersection of power electronics, embedded firmware, and system architecture to deliver high-efficiency solutions that support the rapidly evolving power demands of AI data center., * Design, develop, and optimize multi-kW intelligent system products including high voltage PDBs, DC/DC modules and intelligent power for AI data center. * Own the debug, testing, bring-up, and troubleshooting of system prototype in the lab, including hands-on measurement and root-cause analysis. * Perform system modeling, simulation, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure robust system performance. * Develop power modules and system products, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical integration of DC/DC controllers, power stages, wide-bandgap (GaN or SiC) devices, and protection solutions. * Design isolated power solutions and magnetic components to meet performance, safety, efficiency, and EMI requirements. * Implement high-voltage power management and protection functions, including hot-swap controllers, DC/DC converters, and power-stage solutions. * Collaborate with silicon, firmware, software, and validation teams to deliver fully integrated and tested solutions in lab. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)