Senior Engineer, Product Engineering Careers at Analog Devices in San Jose, California
Overview: Powering the Intelligent Edge from Silicon Valley
Imagine standing at the forefront of semiconductor innovation where every chip you shepherd through production enables breakthroughs in digitized factories, autonomous mobility, and life-saving digital healthcare. At Analog Devices in San Jose, California, the Senior Engineer, Product Engineering (Product Development) role represents the critical bridge between cutting-edge design concepts and reliable high-volume manufacturing reality. This isn't just engineering—it's the alchemy that transforms theoretical brilliance into tangible products powering the world's most demanding applications.
Analog Devices, with its $9+ billion FY24 revenue and 24,000 global employees, isn't building yesterday's technology. We're creating the Intelligent Edge solutions combating climate change, connecting humans seamlessly with their world, and driving Industry 4.0 transformations. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley's San Jose and the precision manufacturing hub of Rio Robles, California, this role demands mastery across the entire product lifecycle—from New Product Introduction (NPI) through sustained volume production excellence.
Your mission centers on owning specific product lines or families post-design transfer. You'll interface across design, process, test, reliability, and manufacturing disciplines, becoming the relentless problem-solver ensuring flawless execution as complexity scales from engineering samples to millions of units. Partial telecommute (2 days/week work from home) provides flexibility while maintaining deep collaboration within our California innovation ecosystem.
A Day in the Life: From Root Cause Detective to Process Architect
Your morning begins reviewing overnight production yields from our California and global fabs. A 2% yield excursion on a critical mixed-signal device triggers immediate action. Using Klarity ACE and PDF Solutions Exensio, you correlate fab process data against test fallout, identifying parametric drifts in critical analog paths. Pareto analysis pinpoints the top failing events—your statistical detective work begins.
By 10 AM, you're in the lab with Cadence Virtuoso, modeling the suspect circuit block alongside design engineers. Avalon simulations validate your hypotheses while Console tools dissect transistor-level behaviors. Bench characterization follows: Python-automated signal generators sweep frequencies while spectrum analyzers capture subtle distortions missed by production test.
Lunch sparks cross-functional sync—test engineers share ATE data patterns, process colleagues detail recent tool drifts, reliability flags potential wear-out mechanisms. Afternoon brings failure analysis: OBIRCH photon emission reveals hot spots, EMMI confirms emission sites, thermal imaging validates power dissipation anomalies. Mechanical de-processing exposes the culprit—a subtle via misalignment confirmed by SEM/EDX, nanoprobed by FIB for final validation.
By EOD, you've architected the fix: test program enhancements, process control limit adjustments, and design marginality corrections. Your corrective action report becomes the blueprint preventing recurrence across product families, directly impacting millions in savings while elevating quality to six-sigma levels. This rhythm repeats daily, each challenge building your mastery across Analog Devices' diverse portfolio.
Why San Jose and Rio Robles, California? Silicon Valley's Semiconductor Epicenter
San Jose, California—the undisputed capital of Silicon Valley—offers unmatched proximity to innovation ecosystems. Analog Devices' San Jose campus sits amid chip giants, venture-backed startups, and world-class universities like San Jose State and Stanford. This location accelerates talent acquisition, supplier partnerships, and customer collaborations driving our Intelligent Edge leadership.
Rio Robles, California complements with precision manufacturing excellence. Our facilities here specialize in high-reliability packaging and test, serving automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors demanding absolute perfection. The region's Mediterranean climate, diverse communities, and outdoor paradise—from Santa Cruz beaches to Silicon Valley tech scene—create ideal work-life harmony.
California's talent density means constant knowledge exchange. IEEE chapters, SEMI events, and informal coffee chats with fab experts keep you at technology's bleeding edge. Housing near San Jose averages $1.4M but proximity enables 20-minute commutes versus hours elsewhere. Partial remote work maximizes this advantage, blending Silicon Valley energy with personal flexibility.
The region's diversity—45% Asian, 32% White, 23% Hispanic communities—fuels Analog Devices' inclusive culture. From Diwali celebrations to Pride events, our California teams reflect global markets we serve. Infrastructure excellence (SFO airport, Caltrain, 101/280 highways) ensures seamless domestic/international travel for customer escalations and global fab visits.
Career Growth: From Senior Engineer to VP Engineering
Analog Devices invests heavily in technical leadership development. Senior Product Engineers routinely advance to Principal, Distinguished, and Fellow levels—many current VPs started debugging mixed-signal failures in San Jose labs. Our Individual Contributor track offers parallel growth to Director/VP Product Engineering without people management.
Technical rotation programs expose you across mixed-signal, RF, power management, and sensor portfolios. Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Design for Manufacturability (DFM) mastery, and Advanced Failure Analysis training become career accelerators. Global assignments—Limerick, Ireland; Bangkok, Thailand; Penang, Malaysia—broaden perspectives while building worldwide networks.
Mentorship thrives organically. Seasoned 20+ year veterans guide your technical instincts while you mentor incoming Masters graduates. Patent incentives reward process innovations; dozens of Product Engineering inventions protect our $9B portfolio annually. Performance calibrations ensure top performers advance 1-2 levels faster than industry norms.
Rewards: Compensation Reflecting Silicon Valley Impact
Base salary spans $126,943-$174,579, calibrated to experience against Silicon Valley benchmarks. Discretionary bonuses average 15-25% for strong performers, tied to individual impact and company success. RSU grants vest over four years, capturing ADI's market leadership (NASDAQ: ADI).
Comprehensive benefits eclipse Big Tech: medical (2 plan options, $500 deductible), dental (orthodontics covered), vision ($150 frame allowance). 401k features 50% match up to 6% salary plus profit-sharing. Unlimited PTO policy yields 4+ weeks actual usage; 11 company holidays plus floating cultural days.
California-specific perks include commuter benefits ($315/month pre-tax), backup childcare, and pet insurance. Professional development budget ($5K/year) funds SEMICON, ISSCC attendance. Onsite fitness centers, catered Friday lunches, and annual family picnic build community while wellness stipend supports gym memberships and mental health.
Culture: Innovation Through Inclusive Collaboration
Analog Devices' culture rejects individual heroics for team-based problem-solving. San Jose/Rio Robles teams embody "Ahead of What's Possible™" through psychological safety encouraging failure analysis without blame. Weekly tech talks showcase personal projects; hackathons spawn production tools adopted globally.
Diversity metrics exceed Silicon Valley averages: 42% women in technical roles, 38% underrepresented minorities. ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) for Women@ADI, ADI Pride, and Veterans@ADI organize professional development and community impact. Our "No Meeting Wednesdays" preserve deep work blocks essential for root cause mastery.
Global citizenship defines us—ADI Foundation matches employee donations 100%, funds STEM scholarships in underserved California communities. Sustainability targets (50% renewable energy by 2025) integrate into daily engineering while volunteer days support local food banks and environmental cleanups.
Apply Now: Your Path to Analog Devices Engineering Excellence
Ready to own the product lifecycle for Analog Devices' next breakthrough? Our San Jose and Rio Robles teams seek Masters-level engineers with 2+ years mixed-signal product engineering blending failure analysis artistry with statistical rigor. US Citizens/Permanent Residents prioritized due to export controls; others welcome pending licensing approval.
Submit your resume highlighting Klarity/SEM/FA experience. Technical phone screen tests statistical instincts; take-home analyzes real yield data. Onsite includes lab demos (OBIRCH live, Python automation) and behavioral interviews assessing collaboration under production fire drills. Offers extend within 2 weeks including full compensation transparency.
Join 24,000 global colleagues advancing humanity through semiconductor excellence. Apply today—your production mastery awaits in California's innovation heartland.
