Principal Applications Engineer – High Performance Power

Analog Devices Foundation

San Jose, California, United States
Base: $180,642 to $261,579; bonus: discretionary p...
Master's degree in electrical engineering
15+ years experience in power electronics
Deep expertise in dc-dc converters and ldo regulators
This role serves as a global subject-matter expert for ADI's buck, boost, buck-boost, and LDO power portfolio while acting as the primary technical escalation point for complex customer issues

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a global subject-matter expert for ADI's buck, boost, buck-boost, and LDO power portfolio while acting as the primary technical escalation point for complex customer issues.
  • The successful candidate will accelerate customer design-ins by providing system-level power architecture guidance across markets including data centers, automotive, industrial, aerospace, and defense.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,642 to $261,579 along with discretionary performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and 401k.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a global subject-matter expert for ADI's buck, boost, buck-boost, and LDO power portfolio while acting as the primary technical escalation point for complex customer issues.

Salary

Base: $180,642 to $261,579; Bonus: Discretionary performance-based bonus; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, sick time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 15+ years experience in power electronics
  • Deep expertise in DC-DC converters and LDO regulators
  • Hands-on laboratory validation and debugging skills
  • Local to San Jose CA with willingness to travel

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with high-voltage DC or high-power systems
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations and thermal management
  • Background in influencing product definition through insights
  • Customer-first mindset with strong sense of ownership
  • Ability to balance technical excellence with practical execution

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred)
  • 15+ years of experience in power management IC applications
  • Must be local to San Jose CA
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required for export control

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, US Permanent Resident, or protected individual status

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