Analog Devices · 2 months ago
Senior Principal SoC Architect – Robotics & Industrial Automation
US, MA, Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expAnalog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. They are seeking a Senior Principal SoC Architect to lead the definition and development of next-generation mixed-signal System-on-Chip platforms for robotics and industrial automation.
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Responsibilities
Stay ahead of emerging trends in robotics, industrial connectivity, edge compute, and cybersecurity to guide long-term roadmap architectural decisions
Define and drive SoC architecture for industrial-grade mixed-signal ICs, integrating digital accelerators, real-time control, and safety subsystems
Embed hardware and software security features aligned with IEC 62443 and EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements. Architect secure boot, trusted execution environments, and cryptographic accelerators
Architect edge compute platforms capable of supporting federated learning for distributed sensing systems, enabling privacy-preserving AI across industrial nodes
Partner with analog, motion control, firmware, and system/software teams to ensure cohesive system-level design and integration, recommending partitioning tradeoffs to optimize constrained edge devices
Incorporate support for protocols such as EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and upcoming TSN field protocols like OPC UA FX with standards compliant HW and secure communications stacks
Architect real-time control loops, motor control interfaces, and safety islands compliant with IEC 61508, SIL2/3 and emerging safety standards in the industrial and robotics space
Specify and model digital subsystems including processor cores, memory hierarchies, bus fabrics, and signal processing blocks
Collaborate with strategic customers and ecosystem partners to define requirements and validate architectural decisions
Qualification
Required
MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in digital IC design and SoC architecture
Proven track record in delivering complex SoCs
Deep understanding of: Digital signal processing and control systems, Industrial Ethernet protocols and networking stacks, Functional safety architectures and standards, Embedded security and secure firmware, Embedded firmware and hardware/software co-design, Analog-digital partitioning
Proficiency in RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog), modeling (MATLAB, SystemC), and simulation
Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Experience with tactile sensing systems, haptics, or robotic feedback loops
Experience with Vision Processing Units architecture
Familiarity with motion control systems, servo drives, and robotics
Familiarity with federated learning platforms (e.g., TensorFlow Federated, PySyft)
Experience with system-level modeling and verification methodologies
Exposure to high-volume IC productization and manufacturing
Experience with safety and cybersecurity certification processes and tools
Benefits
Medical
Vision and dental coverage
401k
Paid vacation
Holidays
Sick time
Discretionary performance-based bonus
Company
Analog Devices
Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) defines innovation and excellence in signal processing. ADI's analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Defense
2025-04-11Post Ipo Debt
2024-09-18Grant· $4.6M
2012-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Vincent Roche
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors
John Hassett
SVP Industrial & Consumer Group
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