Senior Principal Engineer, Physical Design Engineering

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, 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 .

About the Role

As an SoC Chip Lead, you will lead SoC execution from spec to silicon across domains. You will be responsible to drive technical strategy and execution for complex SoCs and digital systems, drive product and technology roadmaps, architecture for mission-critical projects and serve as a technical authority within the organization. This position requires exceptional expertise across multiple domains and the ability to influence business direction while delivering on the product actualization.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Architecture Drive Product Strategy : Define long-term product and technology roadmaps for complex SoCs and systems.

Select IP & Nodes

Lead technical IP assessments, vendor selection, and foundry technology node evaluations.

Define Architecture

Author and drive top-level SoC definitions alongside business and architecture teams, including fabric interconnects (NoC), memory hierarchies, power management, and micro-architecture.

Silicon Execution & Sign-off Own the Lifecycle

Lead SoC execution from initial concept through definition, tape-out, and final productization.

Optimize PPA

Ensure all silicon milestones meet strict Power, Performance, Area, and Cost (PPA) requirements.

Govern Silicon Sign-off

Drive final sign-off reviews for synthesis, DFT, constraints, timing closure, and physical design tape-out.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Unify Engineering Domains

Direct and collaborate closely with all core hardware engineering functions, including Design (RTL), Verification (DV), DFT, Physical Design (PD), Power, and Silicon Validation (SiVal).

Bridge Hardware and Software

Partner with software, systems, manufacturing, and program management to guarantee high-quality, first-time-right silicon success.

Manage Stakeholders

Lead executive decision-making, mitigate program risks, and manage communications across business units, product marketing, and customers.

Must Have Skills

Technical Strateg y: Visionary capability to define and drive technical strategy for digital design Innovation Leadership: Exceptional ability to drive innovation in digital design approaches and solutions SoC Architecture: Authority in complex SoC architecture design and implementation Multi-Domain Expertise : Comprehensive mastery across multiple technical domains Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business context and ability to align technical strategy with business goals Industry Thought Leadership: Recognized expertise with ability to influence industry direction Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience 15+ years of relevant experience in semiconductors design roles 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.

Job Req Type

Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days