Associate Engineer - Embedded Software Apps

About This Role

• Bridge the physical and the digital world by helping develop and test embedded software that powers our innovative products.
• As an entry-level Embedded Software Applications Engineer, you will learn from experienced engineers while contributing to the design, implementation, and validation of hardware/software solutions.
• You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, well-documented software for embedded systems across Analog Devices’ product portfolio.
• Key Responsibilities: Develop, test, and maintain embedded software components under guidance, following coding standards and best practices.
• Support development for bare-metal and RTOS environments (e.g., Zephyr) and/or embedded Linux, depending on project needs.
• Execute test plans across subsystems to verify functionality and performance against requirements.
• Build and run automated and manual tests; analyze results; and help document and track defects.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to understand requirements and support integration activities.
• Debug and validate software using standard tools and lab equipment, with mentoring from senior team members.
• Learn to profile and optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption as needed.
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and contribute to reliable, maintainable code.
• Continuously learn new tools and technologies through training, documentation, and team mentorship.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (e.g., setup notes, test results, and design details) with guidance.
• Collaborate effectively on shared codebases using version control; open-source contributions are welcome but not required.
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or expected graduation within 6 months) in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of C/C++ through coursework, projects, or internship experience.
• Basic understanding of microcontrollers/microprocessors and embedded development concepts (e.g., interrupts, memory, peripherals).
• Familiarity with common communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) from labs, projects, or reading.
• Willingness to learn debugging techniques and work hands-on with hardware (e.g., evaluation boards and basic lab instruments).
• Basic understanding of Git/version control and collaboration workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate clearly in a team environment.
• Interest in learning about software architecture and design patterns; prior exposure is a plus but not required.
• Nice to Have: Academic exposure in AI/ML, Computer Vision, Image Processing, or FPGA fundamentals.
• For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
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• 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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• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days