Forward Deployed Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Analogdevices. US, CA, San Jose, Rio Robles · full-time · $230,000–$316,250 base.
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What you'll do
- Build production software, including customer data flows, API connections and AI or MLOps workflows
- Work at customer sites with internal engineering teams to put ADI technologies into their infrastructure
- Turn customer problems into system designs, then lead implementation and customization
- Use field feedback to refine solutions and create reusable assets owned by ADI
What you bring
- A computer science, electrical engineering or related degree, plus at least ten years building production software
- Strong Python skills and experience with data pipelines, APIs and AI or MLOps workflows
- Ability to deploy and troubleshoot in complex enterprise settings and translate customer needs into technical designs
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-career software engineer who can combine hands-on delivery with customer-facing technical consulting. You’ll embed with strategic clients, work on-site, and travel about ten percent of the time. Applicants who need export licensing may go through a U.S. government review process.
From the employer
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, 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 and on LinkedIn and X.
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Analog Devices | Customer-embedded, AI/SW-centric applications engineering
Role overview
A hybrid software engineer and technical consultant who embeds within a strategic customer to implement, customize, and scale ADI's AI and edge technology into their real-world infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
- Write production-grade code: custom data pipelines, API integrations, and MLOps/AI workflows
- Embed on-site with clients, partnering across CSG, VBU, SDP, and Edge AI teams
- Frame customer problems and own the architecture that solves them
- Drive rapid iteration and field learning to deliver measurable customer outcomes
- Produce reusable, ADI-owned assets that create defensible wedges
Required qualifications
- BS/MS in CS, EE, or related; 10+ years building production software
- Strong Python plus experience with data pipelines, APIs, and MLOps/AI workflows
- Comfort deploying and debugging on-site in complex enterprise environments
- Excellent communication; able to translate customer needs into architecture
- Willingness to travel and embed with strategic clients
Preferred
Edge AI, LLM/agentic systems, or signal-processing background
Prior forward-deployed, field, or solutions-engineering experience
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.
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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $230,000 to $316,250.
Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.
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