Staff System Architecture and Design Engineer - Data Center Power

About the role

Analog Devices is hiring a Staff System Architecture and Design Engineer for its Data Center & Energy business in San Jose, California. The engineer owns the system development of high-voltage power converters, from power system architecture and power distribution boxes (PDBs) to intelligent power integration platforms, working at the intersection of power electronics, embedded firmware and system architecture to support the power needs of AI data centers.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize multi-kW intelligent system products including high-voltage PDBs, DC/DC modules and intelligent power for AI data centers.
• Own the debug, testing, bring-up and troubleshooting of system prototypes in the lab, including hands-on measurement and root-cause analysis.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, validation and troubleshooting to ensure robust system performance.
• Develop power modules and system products, including electrical, thermal and mechanical integration of DC/DC controllers, power stages, wide-bandgap (GaN or SiC) devices and protection solutions.
• Design isolated power solutions and magnetic components meeting performance, safety, efficiency and EMI requirements.
• Implement high-voltage power management and protection functions, including hot-swap controllers, DC/DC converters and power-stage solutions.
• Collaborate with silicon, firmware, software and validation teams to deliver fully integrated and tested solutions in the lab.

Required profile

• M.S. or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of industrial experience developing power converters (DC/DC, AC/DC or inverter systems); candidates with additional experience may be considered at the Staff Engineer level.
• Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot power electronics systems in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, power analyzers and thermal characterization.
• Excellent communication skills with cross-functional teams.

Required skills

• Understanding of power converter topologies (LLC, phase-shifted full bridge, DAB, MMC, interleaved buck/boost) and their control requirements.
• Deep expertise in control design and implementation, including voltage/current mode control, digital compensator design and dynamic response optimization.
• Simulation tools such as Simetrix/Simplis, Mathcad, PLECS or PSIM.
• Knowledge of GaN/SiC device characteristics; knowledge of datacenter power architectures (800V distribution, rack-level power delivery, battery backup integration) preferred.
• FPGA-based control development (VHDL/Verilog) or FPGA/MCU partitioning is a plus.

What we offer

• Expected wage range of $150,978 to $218,624 for a new hire, with possible variation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• First shift, days; about 10% travel required.