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# Application Engineer / System Design

- **Company:** Analog Devices
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,266.0 - $137,892.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Notes, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), LTspice, MATLAB, Technical Data Management Systems, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/application-engineer-sw-systems-design-1120-ad-spain-10171108

## About the Role

Analog Devices' Cloud and Data Center Equipment Business Unit is seeking a motivated and experienced Application Engineer / System Design to join our Power System Management Solutions team based in San Jose, California., The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a strong foundation in power electronics and embedded systems, demonstrated expertise in firmware development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers. This position requires a combination of technical depth and system-level thinking to help drive the successful development and adoption of ADI's power system management solutions., * BSEE with 2+ years of experience, or MSEE

 * Fundamentals on power electronics
 * Experience with microcontroller-based systems and firmware development
 * Proficiency in C/C++ programming
 * Experience with lab equipment
 * Coding experience in Python or similar scripting languages, * MSEE with 3+ years of experience focused on embedded systems
 * Knowledge on power management ICs
 * Strong experience with firmware debugging and development tools
 * Solid understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design
 * Experience with hardware debug/troubleshooting
 * PCB design experience
 * Excellent presentation and technical writing skills
 * Simulation tools Simplis or LTSpice or MATLAB
 * Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB or similar scripting languages
 * Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PMBus)

## Description

* Silicon bench evaluation
 * Firmware development for power management systems
 * Design and test evaluation boards with embedded controllers
 * Generate reference design reports for customers
 * Review customers' schematics and firmware implementations
 * Technical writing of datasheet and application notes
 * Simulations and lab automation


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