Principal Software Engineer - Grid Systems.

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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

The Analog Garage is ADI’s Research and Advanced Development Center located in downtown Boston. Our mission is to empower ADI by pioneering breakthrough technologies that can have a massive impact on the world. The energy transition, and electrification in particular, is a key area of focus; with a vision of leveraging our world-class experience in signal processing, machine learning, communication systems, and circuit design to accelerate the transformation of the electrical distribution grid.  

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Software Engineer with experience in software and systems, particularly with high algorithmic content, and deploying them to the electrical grid. They will work with our team of talented and skilled researchers in a highly collaborative, hands-on environment to help us achieve this vision. You will work on solving challenging problems with massive scope that could have a significant impact on the electrical grid. The ideal candidate will have experience in *deploying software containing significant novel algorithmic content*. The candidate must have experience working with algorithm engineers, systems engineers and other software engineers to translate complex algorithmic IP into product-worthy demos and end-to-end-systems. The ideal candidate has integrated a full system ranging from  hardware to algorithms running in the cloud for a system on the distribution grid, which interfaces with grid OT/IT systems such as DERMS, GIS, ADMS, or VPP/aggregation systems.

Responsibilities for this position include: 

• Implementing, analyzing and researching novel algorithms, software, and systems as part of our research and advanced development programs on electrification and grid modernization; 
• Specifying and building edge-to-cloud systems to enable novel applications for the distribution grids from an identified early proof-of-concept;
• Contributing to and leading prototyping efforts and pilot deployments; 
• Working with business, product, and development teams across Analog Devices to integrate business requirements, analyze data and inform future system design; 
• Staying abreast of state-of-the-art research advances and commercial trends in various areas relevant to Analog Devices, particularly in the energy sector; and 
• Navigating through ambiguity on early-stage programs, and serving as a mentor to other colleagues 

Qualifications:  

• PhD degree + 5 years of industrial or academic experience (or equivalent);
• A  background in implementation of advanced algorithms and systems, especially systems that integrate from edge sensors all the way to cloud algorithms; 
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders and experts in different backgrounds, including algorithm experts, hardware developers, and business experts;
• A track record of deployment of operational products onto the electrical grid; 
• Intellectual curiosity with a bias for action, evidenced by a history of increasing technical responsibility.   

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.

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• 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.