Embedded Software Architect

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. is a leading semiconductor company bridging the physical and digital realms to enable advancements at the Intelligent Edge. It integrates analog, digital, AI, and software technologies to address challenges in climate change, connectivity, automation, robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy, and data centers. The company's annual revenue exceeds $11 billion, positioning innovators to continually push technological boundaries.

Role Summary

The position seeks a motivated Embedded Software Architect to revolutionize software and hardware development methodologies within the semiconductor sector. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision, embracing embedded systems, hardware/software co-design, and process innovation, while engaging with both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives to enhance and transform software and hardware development processes by identifying inefficiencies and integrating advanced technologies.
• Lead the architectural design combining software and hardware elements, collaborating closely with hardware architects to meet critical performance, reliability, and energy objectives.
• Manage embedded software architecture encompassing firmware, drivers, and operating system interactions optimized for resource-limited and high-performance platforms.
• Partner with hardware and software teams to establish system requirements, participate in hardware reviews, resolve integration challenges, and enhance system efficiency.
• Contribute to shaping the software strategy aligned with organizational goals and communicate architectural and process innovations to senior leadership.
• Formulate strategies ensuring coordinated hardware-software integration throughout the product lifecycle adhering to quality standards.
• Stay current with emerging trends in hardware/software integration and embedded systems, driving the adoption of novel tools and methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers fostering collaboration with hardware teams and advocating best practices.
• Optimize software for semiconductor platforms focusing on power efficiency, throughput, and real-time processing capabilities.
• Utilize industry tools like FPGA programming, SoC design, JTAG debugging, simulation tools (ModelSim, Cadence) to support development and testing.
• Produce clear documentation covering architecture, design decisions, and integration approaches, effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Over seven years of experience in software architecture with strong expertise in hardware/software co-design in embedded systems.
• Broad experience in semiconductor or related industries involving FPGA, SoC development, or ASIC platforms.
• Proficiency in embedded programming including low-level firmware, device drivers, RTOS, and bare-metal environments.
• Programming skills in C, C++, and Python within embedded development contexts.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor platform debugging tools, such as JTAG and Logic Analyzers.
• Deep understanding of embedded system development lifecycles encompassing CI/CD, version control, and testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of real-time systems, memory management, and optimization techniques for embedded hardware.
• Self-driven with the ability to independently lead initiatives and advocate continuous improvements.
• Strong communication skills capable of interfacing effectively with both technical and executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hardware/software co-simulation and virtual prototyping tools.
• Background in IoT devices or wireless communication integrated with semiconductor hardware.
• Competence in performance analysis and embedded system optimization.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies applicable to integrated hardware/software development teams.

Additional Information

Some roles may necessitate export licensing processes due to access to technical data, applicable to candidates other than US citizens, permanent residents, or legally protected individuals. Analog Devices values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity across all backgrounds. This role may require up to 10% travel and adheres to a first shift/day work schedule.