Analog Devices · 2 weeks ago
Staff Analog AI Compute Architect
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expAnalog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader focused on bridging the physical and digital worlds. They are seeking a Staff Analog AI Compute Architect to lead the architectural definition and integration planning of innovative AI compute blocks for edge devices, while also benchmarking new compute architectures and collaborating with design teams to enhance edge performance.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as a technical lead and a mentor in HW AI compute and heterogeneous architectures
Accountable for driving SOTA advanced AI compute research and recommend ADI’s next generation heterogeneous architecture
Drive cross-organization research and lead benchmarking of new state-of-the-art compute architectures specifically designed for efficient Edge AI deployment
Translate advanced Edge AI intelligent functionality into µAI, analog, SNN, and heterogeneous compute architectures that deliver state-of-the-art performance on edge platforms
Develop and implement compute modeling frameworks in Python and SystemC to extract critical KPIs such as latency, power, throughput, and memory utilization
Support early RTL and analog prototyping of both internal and third-party IP blocks
Define detailed IP interface specifications (e.g., AXI, NoC, DMA, memory subsystems) to ensure seamless integration across analog and digital design domains
Coordinate closely with analog and digital design teams to validate architectural assumptions and interface requirements
Contribute to the technical roadmap for next-generation Edge AI compute solutions and provide architectural guidance across cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience in hardware architecture design for compute-intensive applications, preferably in AI/ML or edge computing domains
Proven experience with compute modeling and performance analysis using Python and SystemC
Deep understanding of µAI architectures, heterogeneous compute, and system-level trade-offs for edge platforms
Hands-on experience in analog compute, in-memory compute, and neuromorphic architectures is a strong advantage
Strong knowledge of SoC design principles, including memory hierarchies, interconnects (AXI, NoC), DMA, and IP integration
Hands-on experience supporting RTL design, simulation, and prototyping flows, as well as analog-mixed signal blocks
Demonstrated ability to define and document clear IP interface specifications and coordinate with multi-disciplinary design teams
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for balancing power, performance, and area constraints
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for building cutting-edge compute solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Benefits
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401k
Paid vacation
Holidays
Sick time
Other benefits
Company
Analog Devices
Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) defines innovation and excellence in signal processing. ADI's analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal
10001+ employees
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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