Staff Field Applications Engineer – Optical Modules, Data Center Systems and Energy

Location: US, CA, San Jose, Rio Robles

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).

About the Role

Analog Devices is seeking a Staff Field Applications Engineer to serve as a system-level technical leader supporting optical modules, data center infrastructure, and energy management systems. In this senior role, you will engage directly with strategic customers to architect and support complete signal-chain solutions, spanning power, signal conditioning, data conversion, and system integration for high-performance optical and infrastructure platforms.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor across the entire signal chain, enabling customers to optimize performance, power efficiency, reliability, and scalability in data center and energy-aware systems. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Product Line Management, and Technology teams to influence customer architectures and product roadmaps in fast-growing markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers developing optical modules, data center infrastructure, and energy management systems

• Architect complete signal-chain solutions including power, signal conditioning, data conversion, clocking, and timing

• Provide technical guidance on optical module electrical interfaces, thermal constraints, and interoperability

• Engage early in customer architecture phases to influence design decisions and secure platform wins

• Identify and drive new product and solution opportunities with cross-functional teams

• Deliver technical workshops, seminars, and system-level demonstrations

Technical Focus Areas

• Optical modules and transceivers (400G, 800G, 1.6T and beyond)

• Energy management and metering solutions

•Battery Management Systems

• Emerging architectures such as co-packaged optics

Qualifications

• BSEE required; MSEE preferred

• Strong background in system-level signal-chain design

• Experience with optical modules, data center platforms, or energy metering

• Ability to lead complex customer technical engagements

• Excellent lab, debug, and communication skills

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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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.