Staff Applications Engineer – Power — San Jose

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 .            Staff Power Applications Engineer (San Jose, CA) Core Responsibilities / Essential Functions: The position will be responsible for supporting ADI IVR (Empower) portfolio during the final product developments to customer design in. The role of an Applications Engineer (AE) is to be a trusted consultant for product evaluation, simulation, design-in and bring-up of Analog Devices Datacenter solutions to get ready for customer systems. Role duties and responsibilities: The Applications Engineer (AE) serves as a technical lead and trusted consultant for the ADI IVR (Empower) portfolio, with emphasis on vertical power delivery (VPD) and integrated voltage regulators (IVRs). Working closely with product and design teams, Sales, Field Applications Engineers (FAEs), and customers, the AE supports solutions from product evaluation and design-in through system bring-up and production readiness. • Develop and maintain customer-ready design collateral, including reference designs, schematics, PCB layouts, stack-up recommendations, simulation models, system-level performance models, and proven starting-point solutions. • Create demonstration platforms and custom board-level power solutions for high-power point-of-load applications supporting SoCs, processors, and xPUs. • Collaborate with FAEs to translate customer requirements into complete power-system proposals that meet electrical, thermal, stability, and performance targets. • Analyze customer power delivery networks, boards, and packages using PDN, power-integrity, and FEM/CAD extraction tools to verify system performance and stability. • Build and correlate circuit and system simulations using tools such as SIMPLIS, and automate system-level validation and characterization with Python. • Support prototype evaluation, board bring-up, qualification, and production readiness in customer and ADI laboratories, including root-cause analysis and issue resolution. • Perform hands-on power-system measurements using oscilloscopes, Bode plotters, load emulators, and related laboratory equipment, and correlate results with simulation models. • Provide technical guidance and reusable tools that enable Sales and FAEs to present, evaluate, and deploy ADI datacenter power solutions effectively. Skills and Qualifications: · BSEE required; MSEE in power electronics preferred · 5 years of experience in Power Applications Engineering in validating products and full power system PCB level designs. · 3 years’ experience in design of DC-DC converter including component selection, system design and analysis by simulation and lab measurements for PMICs, multiphase bucks for low voltage ( · Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and automated measurements for bring-up and characterization of customer boards. Knowledge of programming languages and tools for automated testing and prototyping such as Python. · Experience in PCB design, layout and optimization (using Cadence Allegro preferred). · Experience using circuit simulation and design tools including Spice, Simplis, MATLAB and correlation with lab measurements. · Experience in PDN and power integrity analysis using SI/PI tools such as Pathways or Sigrity. 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. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law . Job Req Type: Experienced            Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time            Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $150,978 to $218,624. • 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.