Principal Applications Engineer – High Performance Power
Analog Devices
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 local technical authority in San Jose
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 local technical authority in San Jose.
The successful candidate will accelerate customer design-ins by removing technical barriers, providing system-level guidance, and enabling efficient implementation of power solutions across data centers, automotive, and industrial markets.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,642 to $261,579 along with medical, vision, dental coverage, 401k, and a discretionary performance-based bonus.
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 local technical authority in San Jose.
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 influencing product definition through insights
Customer-first mindset with strong ownership sense
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 compliance
Work Rights
Must have US citizenship, US Permanent Resident status, or protected individual status