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(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.\nPrincipal Audio/DSP Systems Engineer\nResponsibilities:\nArchitect and optimize end-to-end deployment pipelines for compact audio AI models from trained model through quantization, profiling, and production deployment on DSP/NPU targets\nDefine and drive DSP/NPU partitioning strategies, balancing workload allocation, memory bandwidth, latency, and power across processing elements on the SoC\nOwn simulation-to-RTL validation flows: develop bit-exact reference models, collaborate with RTL teams on functional verification, and close gaps between algorithmic intent and hardware behavior\nPerform low-level implementation and optimization of signal processing and neural network kernels for fixed-point DSP and NPU instruction sets, maximizing utilization of MAC arrays, SIMD paths, and on-chip memory hierarchies\nProfile and optimize inference performance (cycles, memory footprint, power) under strict always-on and real-time constraints typical of hearable/wearable devices\nDesign and maintain model compression and quantization workflows (PTQ, QAT) with rigorous quality tracking against floating-point baselines\nDevelop signal processing algorithms for array processing, beamforming, and spatial filtering, with a clear path from MATLAB/Python prototypes to deployable fixed-point implementations\nContribute to audio ASIC system architecture definition - informing hardware spec decisions (precision, buffer sizes, DMA structures, NPU config) based on algorithmic and deployment requirements\nGenerate IP (patents) and represent the team's technical depth to OEM customers in automotive and hearable segments\nMentor engineers in deployment best practices, embedded optimization, and hardware-aware algorithm design\nRequired Qualifications:\nPhD in Electrical Engineering, signal processing, or related field\n10+ years in audio/speech signal processing within a semiconductor environment, with significant hands-on deployment experience on DSP and/or NPU platforms\nDemonstrated expertise in fixed-point algorithm implementation, model quantization (PTQ/QAT), and cycle-level optimization for resource-constrained processors\nStrong working knowledge of simulation-to-RTL flows: bit-exact modeling, RTL co-simulation, and functional verification collaboration with design teams\nProficiency in C (embedded/firmware level), Python, MATLAB, and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow/TFLite, PyTorch/ONNX)\nExperience with low-level profiling tools, instruction set architectures, and memory optimization for embedded AI inference\nSolid foundation in array signal processing, beamforming, and acoustic system design\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDirect experience with NPU/accelerator architectures (dataflow engines, weight-stationary/output-stationary designs) and their programming models\nFamiliarity with ASIC development cycles - from algorithm freeze through tapeout and silicon validation\nBackground in always-on, sub-mW audio processing for hearable, TWS, or wearable products\nTrack record of US patents in audio signal processing or embedded ML\nExperience technically leading a small engineering team\nFor 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.\nAnalog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. 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