Analog Devices
Semiconductor
PrincipalAudio/DSPSystemsEngineer
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“Principal Audio/DSP Systems Engineer at Analog Devices. Skills: Audio AI models, DSP/NPU optimization, Fixed-point implementation, Model quantization. Architect end-to-end deployment pipelines. Optimize audio AI models”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years audio/speech signal processing, Hands-on DSP/NPU deployment experience, Fixed-point algorithm implementation expertise, Model quantization (PTQ/QAT) expertise, Cycle-level optimization expertise, Simulation-to-RTL flows knowledge, Bit-exact modeling knowledge, RTL co-simulation knowledge, Functional verification collaboration knowledge, Proficiency in C (embedded/firmware), Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in MATLAB, Proficiency in TensorFlow/TFLite, Proficiency in PyTorch/ONNX, Experience with low-level profiling tools, Experience with instruction set architectures, Experience with memory optimization, Solid foundation in array signal processing, Solid foundation in beamforming, Solid foundation in acoustic system design
Nice to Have
NPU/accelerator architectures experience, Accelerator programming models experience, ASIC development cycles familiarity, Always-on, sub-mW audio processing experience, US patents in audio signal processing, US patents in embedded ML, Technical leadership experience
What You'll Do.
Architect end-to-end deployment pipelines
Optimize audio AI models
Define DSP/NPU partitioning strategies
Drive DSP/NPU partitioning strategies
Balance workload allocation
Balance memory bandwidth
Own simulation-to-RTL validation flows
Develop bit-exact reference models
Collaborate with RTL teams
Close gaps between intent and behavior
Perform low-level implementation
Optimize signal processing kernels
Optimize neural network kernels
Maximize MAC array utilization
Maximize SIMD path utilization
Maximize on-chip memory utilization
Profile inference performance
Optimize inference performance
Design model compression workflows
Design quantization workflows
Maintain model compression workflows
Maintain quantization workflows
Track quality against baselines
Develop signal processing algorithms
Contribute to audio ASIC architecture
Inform hardware spec decisions
Generate IP (patents)
Represent technical depth to customers
Mentor engineers in deployment best practices
Mentor engineers in embedded optimization
Mentor engineers in hardware-aware design
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
RTL teams; OEM customers
Full Job Description
**About Analog Devices** Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: [_ADI_](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ADI/?ltr=1)) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at [_www.analog.com_](https://www.analog.com/en.html) and on [_LinkedIn_](https://www.linkedin.com/company/analog-devices) and [_X_](https://x.com/ADI_News). # **Principal Audio/DSP Systems Engineer** **Responsibilities:** * Architect and optimize end-to-end deployment pipelines for compact audio AI models from trained model through quantization, profiling, and production deployment on DSP/NPU targets * Define and drive DSP/NPU partitioning strategies, balancing workload allocation, memory bandwidth, latency, and power across processing elements on the SoC * Own simulation-to-RTL validation flows: develop bit-exact reference models, collaborate with RTL teams on functional verification, and close gaps between algorithmic intent and hardware behavior * Perform low-level implementation and optimization of signal processing and neural network kernels for fixed-point DSP and NPU instruction sets, maximizing utilization of MAC arrays, SIMD paths, and on-chip memory hierarchies * Profile and optimize inference performance (cycles, memory footprint, power) under strict always-on and real-time constraints typical of hearable/wearable devices * Design and maintain model compression and quantization workflows (PTQ, QAT) with rigorous quality tracking against floating-point baselines * Develop signal processing algorithms for array processing, beamforming, and spatial filtering, with a cl
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