principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership 2+ yrs Bachelor's Hybrid · Posted Jun 20, 2026

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Analog Devices is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Python, JavaScript, Bash, Azure and roughly 2+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Jun 20, 2026
AI Summary
Develop software libraries, middleware, and applications for high-performance analog semiconductor products across industrial, automotive, and healthcare applications. Design cross-platform GUIs (Qt preferred) and embedded interfaces for FPGAs and processors. Provide direct customer technical support.

Job description

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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.

          

Engineer, Software Development Engineering  

Analog Devices is seeking a Software Engineer to join our customer-facing solutions team supporting a broad range of industry leading high-performance linear solutions and standard products in end applications such as industrial automation, instrumentation, automotive, healthcare and communication systems. 

The Software Engineer is responsible for developing libraries, middleware, and applications interfacing our products to various embedded processors including FPGAs. As part of a cross functional team, the Software Engineer performs definition, development, implementation, and documentation of the software modules, and provides technical support for our global customers. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Design, implement and maintain user-centric software interfaces and core software components.
  • Development and design of cross platform graphical user interfaces (GUI), preferably Qt.
  • Provide customer support directly or through the ADI Engineer Zone forum 

  

Essential Skills and Competencies: 

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering (CE) or Computer Science (CS) with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in software design, implementation, and support.
  • Strong knowledge of modern C++ including OOP, STL and GUI programming. Focus on code quality, reusability, and ease of maintenance
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python/JS/Bash/etc
  • Experience working with build systems such as CMake
  • Experience with SCM (git/svn)
  • Strong debug, troubleshooting, profiling skills

Nice to have: 

  • Good understanding of electronics and embedded systems including data acquisition and signal processing concepts
  • Knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and other embedded communication interfaces
  • Experience with GUI development with Qt
  • CI environments (Azure Pipelines/ Github Actions/ Appveyor / Travis CI/etc)
  • Ability to comprehend large and complex technical documentation. 
  • Experience in multi-platform and/or cross-platform development (Linux, Unix, Windows, Android, Embedded, iOS)

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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: Experienced

          

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

          

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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