Senior Principal Engineer, Analog Design Careers at Analog Devices in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Overview: Lead Analog Innovation at Analog Devices
Analog Devices stands at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, bridging the physical and digital worlds to power the Intelligent Edge. With over $9 billion in FY24 revenue and 24,000 global employees, we're enabling breakthroughs in digitized factories, mobility, digital healthcare, climate solutions, and seamless connectivity. Our Custom Silicon Solutions (CSS) Group spearheads highly differentiated sensing and signal processing technologies including capacitive sensing, optical image stabilization, audio, power management, and laser driving—fueling growth in portable consumer electronics.
Join our Edinburgh, United Kingdom team as a Senior Principal Engineer, Analog Design, where you'll provide visionary technical leadership across our multi-site analog/mixed-signal design centers in Edinburgh, Newbury (United Kingdom), Cork and Limerick (Ireland), and Valencia (Spain). This role offers direct engagement with Tier 1 OEMs, supervisor/mentor opportunities, and the chance to architect next-generation products for portable consumer applications. If you thrive on transistor-level mastery, system-level architecture, and team leadership, this position propels your career Ahead of What's Possible™.
Edinburgh's vibrant tech ecosystem, combined with Analog Devices' world-class resources, creates the perfect environment for analog pioneers. Collaborate with elite engineers while enjoying the United Kingdom's rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and proximity to Europe's innovation hubs.
A Day in the Life of a Senior Principal Analog Designer
Your morning begins in our state-of-the-art Edinburgh facility with a stand-up sync across sites via Microsoft Teams. Reviewing simulation results from overnight Cadence Virtuoso runs, you dive into transistor-level optimization of a high-performance ADC block destined for a flagship smartphone sensor suite. Mid-morning, you lead a technical deep-dive with your Cork-based layout team, ensuring parasitics stay within spec using Calibre DRC/LVS.
Post-lunch, you architect the power management subsystem for a new mixed-signal SoC, balancing LDO efficiency with bandgap stability under 0.9V operation. An hour-long call with Valencia colleagues refines the overall chip architecture, incorporating customer feedback from a Tier 1 OEM. Afternoon brings customer presentation prep—crafting slides that demonstrate your design's superior SNR and PSRR metrics.
As the day winds down, you mentor a junior engineer on switched-capacitor filter debug techniques, review their SPICE deck, and suggest SpectreRF enhancements. Before logging off, you update the project roadmap in Jira, ensuring alignment with aggressive time-to-market goals. Evenings in Edinburgh offer time for hiking Arthur's Seat or enjoying festivals at the Edinburgh Playhouse—perfect work-life harmony.
Why Edinburgh, United Kingdom? Your Premier Tech Destination
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, blends historic charm with cutting-edge innovation. Home to the University of Edinburgh and the Silicon Glen tech cluster, it hosts global players like SK Hynix, Rockstar Games, and FanDuel. Analog Devices' presence strengthens this ecosystem, offering unmatched career stability amid the United Kingdom's thriving semiconductor sector.
With direct flights to London, Dublin, and Amsterdam, collaboration across our European sites is seamless. Edinburgh's cost of living remains reasonable compared to London, with average home prices 40% lower and excellent schools ranking among the United Kingdom's best. The city's UNESCO World Heritage status, annual festivals, and proximity to the Highlands make it family-friendly paradise.
Analog Devices invests heavily in Edinburgh infrastructure—modern labs, high-speed fab access, and dedicated R&D budgets ensure you're always at technology's forefront. Join a community where 85% of employees stay over 5 years, citing culture, compensation, and location as key factors.
Career Growth: From Principal to VP Engineering
At Analog Devices, career trajectories accelerate. Senior Principals frequently advance to Director of Analog Design or Group Technical Lead within 3-5 years. Our Individual Contributor track offers Fellow status—the pinnacle for technical experts. Structured development includes £3,000 annual training budgets, access to IEEE conferences, and internal universities covering RF/mmWave, advanced nodes, and AI/ML integration.
Mentorship programs pair you with executive sponsors, while leadership tracks prepare you for managing 20+ engineer teams. 70% of our directors began as individual contributors. Cross-site rotations build global perspective, with many Edinburgh engineers leading Limerick or Valencia projects. Patent incentives reward innovation—top inventors earn $20,000+ bonuses.
Rewards: Elite Compensation and Benefits
Earn £120,000-£160,000 base (top 10% UK semiconductor rates), plus 20% target bonus and RSUs vesting over 4 years. Total compensation often exceeds £220,000 for high performers. Benefits include 25+ days holiday, 8% pension match, private medical, life insurance, and stock discounts.
Hybrid model offers 3 office days with full home setup reimbursement. Relocation packages cover moves from anywhere in Europe. Wellness perks feature gym subsidies, mental health days, and family leave exceeding statutory minimums. Employees rave about work-life balance, with Glassdoor rating 4.6/5 for compensation.
Culture: Innovation Meets Collaboration
Analog Devices fosters 'One ADI' culture valuing diversity, inclusion, and bold thinking. Edinburgh teams embody this through Friday tech shares, hackathons, and cross-functional lunches. Our 50/50 gender hiring goal and ERGs support underrepresented talent. Recognition programs celebrate milestones with spot bonuses and global awards.
Multi-site teams leverage Slack, Zoom, and shared Git repos for seamless collaboration. Leadership emphasizes trust—90% of projects meet deadlines through empowered decision-making. Social committees organize whisky tastings, hill walks, and Burns Night celebrations, building lifelong bonds.
Apply Now: Shape the Future of Analog
Ready to lead analog revolution? Submit your CV highlighting 15+ years IC design, key tapeouts, and leadership examples. Selected candidates enjoy expedited interviews with CTO-level visibility. Join 24,000 innovators driving human progress. Analog Devices is EEO employer—apply regardless of background.
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