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Staff System Applications Engineer
About the Role
Join ADI’s Consumer Audio team working with leading OEMs to deliver next-generation audio playback systems.
As a Staff System Applications Engineer, you will serve as a system-level technical expert and customer-facing authority, driving the successful integration of ADI solutions in speaker and audio amplifier signal chains, with a focus on smart amplifiers and power-aware system optimization for high-volume consumer products.
This role spans signal processing, hardware, power, and system optimization—translating complex customer requirements into high-performance, production-ready playback designs. You will combine deep domain expertise with the ability to operate across system boundaries, while influencing product direction through direct customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted technical partner to key customers
Define and support system architectures across audio signal chain, speaker path, and power integration
Drive system performance optimization, including tuning and algorithm integration
Deliver reference designs, validation strategies, and debug support
Solve complex system-level challenges across hardware, firmware, and algorithms
Influence product direction and roadmap through customer insights
Support customer bring-up, validation, and production ramp
Must Have Skills
Strong system-level debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience in consumer audio systems or related mixed-signal / embedded platforms
Proven success in a customer-facing engineering role
Working knowledge of audio or system performance fundamentals
Experience in one or more areas:
Signal processing systems
Analog/mixed-signal hardware
Acoustics or electro-acoustic systems
Power systems (including DC/DC)
Embedded or firmware-based systems
- Ability to operate effectively across multiple technical domains with a system mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with audio enhancement, tuning, or speaker protection algorithms
Exposure to acoustic or electro-acoustic systems
Familiarity with audio DSP concepts
Mechanical design and prototyping experience
Programming or scripting skills
Experience supporting high-volume consumer products
PCB design experience
Language skills: Korean
What Sets You Apart
You bring depth in one technical area and curiosity across others
You think in terms of systems, not silos
You thrive in customer-facing, high-impact environments
You balance technical rigor with practical execution
Additional Information
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Travel: Up to ~20%
Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 25% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $150,978 to $218,624.
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.