Staff Engineer, Systems Design/Architecture

About the role

As a Staff System Engineer, you will own the digital control and firmware development of high-voltage power converters - from DC/DC module, power distribution box (PDBs) to intelligent power integration platforms. You will work at the intersection of power electronics, embedded firmware, and system architecture to deliver high-efficiency solutions that support the rapidly evolving power demands of AI data center.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize digital control loops and firmware for multi-kW power converters (DC/DC modules, PDBs, intelligent power).
• Architect control software including state machines, protection schemes, startup/shutdown sequencing, and mode transitions for converter topologies such as LLC, phase-shifted full bridge, and other topologies.
• Develop and validate embedded firmware on MCU, DSP, and FPGA platforms for real-time power converter control.
• Lead system-level integration of ADI new controller into power converter solutions, driving intelligent power integration.
• Collaborate with system architecture engineers on converter design, debug, and performance optimization - bridging the firmware-hardware interface.
• Support debug, bring-up, and troubleshooting of prototype power converter hardware in the lab, including hands-on measurement and root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to system-level architecture decisions for distributed power delivery within data centers, including control strategies for power distribution and power management sequencing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with silicon, applications, and customer engineering teams to translate system-level requirements into firmware and control specifications.
• Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in digital control design and firmware development for power converters (DC/DC, AC/DC, or inverter systems).
• Deep expertise in control loop design and implementation - voltage/current mode control, digital compensator design, and dynamic response optimization.
• Hands-on experience with embedded platforms for power control: MCU/DSP/FPGA.
• Understanding of power converter topologies (LLC, phase-shifted full bridge, DAB, MMC, interleaved buck/boost) and their control requirements.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded firmware development; experience with real-time operating systems and hardware abstraction layers.
• Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot power electronics systems in a lab environment - oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal characterization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of datacenter power architectures - 800V distribution, rack-level power delivery, battery backup integration are preferred.
• Experience with FPGA-based control system development (VHDL/Verilog) or FPGA/MCU partitioning for power converter applications is a plus
• 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

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Additional Information

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 System Engine er - High Voltage Power (HVP)

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