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Analog Devices

Associate Engineer, Embedded Software

Analog Devices

📍 Edinburgh, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

full-time
entry-level
Posted —
Key Skills
Linux Yocto C++ ARM DSP
Industry
Automotive Semiconductor

Job Description

Come join Analog Devices (ADI) – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare.

ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

About The Role

Analog Devices (ADI) is committed to nurturing the next generation of engineering talent through innovative programs, impactful projects, and continuous development. As part of our Graduate Entry-Level Hiring initiative, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technology, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and contribute directly to business-critical solutions from day one.

We’re looking for an Associate Engineer, Embedded Software to join our Software Engineering & Solutions team in central Edinburgh. This team plays a vital role in developing embedded Linux solutions for ADI’s heterogeneous, multi-core ARM/DSP System-on-Chips (SoCs), used across a range of industrial and automotive applications.

In this role, you will work on real-world problems that bridge hardware and software, focusing on Linux kernel development, device drivers, the Yocto build system, and open-source technologies. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external customers to bring new systems to life, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain embedded Linux distributions for ADI’s next-generation processors.
  • Design and implement device drivers for various peripherals (e.g., USB, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, DMA).
  • Provide support to customers integrating our Linux and DSP technologies into their products.
  • Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle—from bootloader to user-space applications.
  • Stay informed about emerging technologies, tools, and trends in embedded systems and open-source communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of embedded Linux systems, including kernel and driver development.
  • Experience with the Yocto Project or OpenEmbedded build systems.
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and development tools.
  • Understanding of embedded systems architecture and low-level technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to industrial or automotive embedded applications.
  • Hands-on experience with ARM-based processors and related peripherals.
  • Knowledge of additional embedded platforms or real-time operating systems (RTOS).

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Graduate Job

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time