Design Evaluation Engineer

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware (bare-metal and/or RTOS), along with scripts and lab infrastructure to evaluate, characterize, and validate ADI products.
• Build automation frameworks for validation and characterization using Python, LabVIEW, or C#.
• Drive system-level validation by developing test plans, defining pass/fail criteria, and ensure release readiness through robust coverage and reproducible results.
• Debug hardware and firmware, analyze data to determine root causes, and drive design/firmware fixes.
• Collaborate with others in Project Management, Hardware Design, Firmware, Test, Failure Analysis, Reliability, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Applications to solve complex technical challenges.

Key Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong foundation in hardware fundamentals (analog, digital, mixed-signal, power) and how they interact with embedded firmware and system behavior
• Experience with PCB design or schematic/layout review and hands-on lab bring-up/debug
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills—comfortable moving between code, schematics, and measurements and taking end-to-end responsibility for assigned problems
• Clear technical writing and communication skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams, and deliver on schedule
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and at least one automation language (Python preferred); experience with RTOS concepts, HAL/Bare-Metal drivers, and evaluation board bring-up
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including Git-based version control, code reviews, CI/CD workflows, unit and integration testing, and effective technical documentation
• Strong working knowledge of microcontrollers/SoCs, ADCs/DACs, and serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with the Xilinx Vivado FPGA toolchain, UltraScale Architecture, and ASIC emulation methodologies or platforms is preferred

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, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Pay

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $87,188 to $119,906. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

Schedule

This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401k
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Other benefits