๐ Carlsbad, California
MaxLinear develops high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for broadband communications, data center, and IoT applications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, MaxLinear's product portfolio includes RF transceivers, Ethernet PHYs, and video processing solutions that enable seamless connectivity across various platforms. The engineering team specializes in analog design, digital signal processing, and embedded software development. Engineers tackle challenges in signal integrity, power efficiency, and system integration, with a focus on optimizing performance for next-generation communication standards. With a workforce of over 500 employees, MaxLinear is positioned as a key player in the semiconductor industry.
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MaxLinear develops high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for broadband communications, data center, and IoT applications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, MaxLinear's product portfolio includes RF transceivers, Ethernet PHYs, and video processing solutions that enable seamless connectivity across various platforms. The engineering team specializes in analog design, digital signal processing, and embedded software development. Engineers tackle challenges in signal integrity, power efficiency, and system integration, with a focus on optimizing performance for next-generation communication standards. With a workforce of over 500 employees, MaxLinear is positioned as a key player in the semiconductor industry.
MaxLinear currently has 2 active embedded systems positions spanning 2 countries. All positions are on-site, typical for hardware-focused roles requiring lab access and equipment. Recognized as a top-tier employer (85.0/100), MaxLinear offers competitive compensation and strong career development paths in embedded engineering.
* Data represents job posting activity over the past 6 months: Feb 2026 through Jul 2026
MaxLinear maintains steady recruitment patterns with 1
position this month,
suggesting consistent team growth and ongoing engineering needs.
Over the past 6 months, MaxLinear averaged 2.2 job postings per month,
with peak hiring in May 2026 (6 openings).
For embedded systems roles, hiring activity typically correlates with product development cycles,
especially for firmware teams during pre-production phases and hardware engineers during prototyping.
โก๏ธ Stable pace
Consistent hiring velocity
May 2026
RF is the most in-demand skill at MaxLinear,
appearing in 37% of all job listings (past and present).
This skill is important but not universal, indicating diverse technical needs across different product lines or teams.
MaxLinear's technology stack spans 68 distinct skills and tools,
reflecting the multifaceted nature of embedded systems development.
The broad technical diversity (68 technologies) suggests work on complex,
multi-domain projects requiring both hardware and software expertise.
Engineers joining MaxLinear should combine depth in key areas with adaptability. The mix of hardware skills (PCB design, schematics) and firmware expertise (RTOS, embedded C) indicates full-stack embedded development where engineers work across the hardware-software boundary. Candidates with adjacent skills (version control, testing frameworks, communication protocols) typically advance faster by contributing across the development lifecycle.
MaxLinear is building across 2 distinct engineering specializations, reflecting varied technical needs. This diversity suggests cross-functional projects where firmware engineers, hardware designers, and systems architects collaborate on integrated solutions.
Experience level distribution: 50% of openings target senior-level engineers.
MaxLinear operates across 6 countries with 9
total hiring locations. Multi-geography recruitment typically indicates either distributed engineering teams,
expansion into new markets, or proximity to manufacturing and customer operations.
Singapore, Singapore serves as a primary hiring hub with 23% of all roles
(7 positions).
Engineering capabilities are distributed relatively evenly across locations, suggesting a
genuinely multi-site development model rather than a single headquarters-centric approach.
These employers share technical focus areas with MaxLinear and are actively hiring embedded engineers. Exploring multiple companies helps candidates understand market compensation, compare technical challenges, and identify the best cultural and technical fit for their career goals.
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