Senior Product Applications Engineer (FPGA)

Location: US, MA, Wilmington, US, NC, Durham

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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, 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 Product Applications Engineer(FPGA)

About the Role

The Advanced Data-Converter Platforms Group (ADG) is seeking a motivated, FPGA Development Engineer to provide support to our Aerospace & Defense Business Unit. The responsibility of the FPGA Application Engineer is to develop and deploy ADG application specific FPGA and SoC solutions to internal product application team and external customers for two objectives.

• Enable evaluation and demonstration of advanced features in ADG products that are not readily supported by the core ADG FPGA platform.
• Enable application support and system design such as multi-chip sync as a reference point for customers to build their own systems and end-products for multiple applications and market segments, including electronic test equipment, wideband communication systems, and Aerospace & Defense subsystems.  

This role requires an energetic and motivated individual with strong communication, organizational, and technical skills who works well in a diverse environment across a geographically distributed organization. You will provide innovative, practical, and timely solutions to complex customer issues while developing and applying comprehensive system-level understanding of application segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA programs using HDL, IP, and embedded software
• Constrain FPGA designs and perform timing analysis
• Perform FPGA design verification using behavioral models
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems on FPGA designs and hardware
• Participate in design reviews, create documentation, present information, and produce demonstrations
• Support the evaluation and test of new application hardware in the lab
• Work in a cross-functional team environment that includes close interaction with ADG application engineers, software engineers, and FPGA platform development team.

Must Have Skills:

• System Level Design Expertise: Advanced proficiency in system architecture with the ability to optimize integrated solutions across multiple components and subsystems for maximum performance
• Application Development Leadership: Demonstrated ability to independently develop sophisticated application tools, reference boards, and software that effectively showcase product capabilities and address complex customer needs
• Strategic Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Proven experience building consensus across engineering, marketing, and sales teams to achieve critical business objectives and successfully bring products to market
• Advanced Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical abilities with demonstrated success resolving complex technical challenges using innovative approaches and deep domain knowledge
• Hands-on experience with FPGA and/or SoC programming
• Motivated and creative problem solver with good writing, presentation, and overall communication skills
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and set priorities to deliver on schedule

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in product applications engineering, customer technical support, or related roles
• FPGA and/or SoC experience that includes high-speed signaling and embedded software
• Experience with AMD-Xilinx devices and tools, especially Gigabit Transceivers and high-speed memory
• Experience with Verilog programming and digital design
• Experience with high speed Serdes, like Ethernet, JESD204B/C, UCIe, PCIe etc.

Why You'll Love Working Here
At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on the world.
You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities and mentorship from industry experts. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

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

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.