Sr. Monitoring and Observability Engineer

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 .

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Monitoring and Observability Engineer to lead our monitoring and observability initiatives. This role combines strategic responsibility for defining monitoring standards and KPIs with hands-on technical expertise in building and maintaining robust observability infrastructure. You will drive data-driven decision-making, mentor team members, and continuously enhance the user experience across our monitoring ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive monitoring strategies across Linux, Storage, Applications, and Networking platforms

Define and establish KPI/Metrics standards and best practices for the organization, ensuring consistency and measurability

Architect and deploy monitoring solutions using industry-leading tools including Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and SolarWinds

Develop and implement Kafka-based event streaming and monitoring pipelines for real-time data collection and analysis

Integrate and manage AI monitoring capabilities to enable intelligent alerting, anomaly detection, and predictive insights

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks for monitoring infrastructure, troubleshooting procedures, and operational playbooks

Develop custom scripts and automation in bash, Python, or Go to enhance monitoring capabilities and reduce operational overhead

Establish and refine SLAs, SLOs, and alerting thresholds based on business requirements and operational data

Conduct performance analysis and optimization of monitoring infrastructure to reduce latency and improve system reliability

Collaborate with DevOps, Platform, and Application teams to ensure comprehensive observability across the entire stack

Stay current with emerging monitoring and observability trends, tools, and technologies

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing metrics, gathering feedback, and implementing enhancements to the user experience

Required Qualifications

Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in monitoring, observability, systems engineering, or DevOps roles

Proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams in monitoring or infrastructure domains

Deep hands-on expertise with opensource monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Nagios

Strong experience with enterprise monitoring platforms like SolarWinds

Proficiency in bash scripting and Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu preferred)

Experience with event-driven architectures and Apache Kafka for real-time data processing

Knowledge of monitoring and observability across Linux systems, storage infrastructure, applications, and network platforms

Understanding of metrics collection, time-series data management, and data-driven decision-making

Experience implementing AI/ML-based monitoring solutions or anomaly detection systems

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced, complex environments

Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with containerized environments and Kubernetes monitoring

Proficiency in Python or Go for custom tooling development

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native monitoring services

Experience with observability backends such as OpenTelemetry.

Knowledge of application performance monitoring (APM) tools

Experience with incident response and post-mortem processes

Certification in relevant areas (e.g., Kubernetes, cloud platforms, monitoring tools)

Contribution to open-source monitoring projects

Required Technical Skills

Monitoring Platforms: Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, SolarWinds

Data Streaming: Apache Kafka, event processing pipelines

AI Monitoring: Anomaly detection, intelligent alerting, ML-based insights

Scripting Languages: Bash, Python, Go

Operating Systems: Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), system administration

Infrastructure: Storage systems, networking, application monitoring

Data Visualization: Grafana dashboards, custom visualizations

Cloud & Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (optional but valuable)

Strategic Responsibilities

As a leader in this role, you will be responsible for:

Developing and communicating the monitoring and observability strategy aligned with organizational goals

Setting industry-standard KPIs and metrics that drive business value and operational excellence

Using data-driven approaches to identify improvement opportunities and measure success

Building a scalable, maintainable monitoring infrastructure that grows with the organization

Establishing clear performance baselines and continuous improvement metrics

Ensuring that monitoring initiatives directly improve user experience and system reliability

What We're Looking For

We seek a hands-on technical leader who is passionate about observability and excellence. Ideal candidates will:

Balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise

Demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams

Show deep curiosity about system behavior and data-driven insights

Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Take pride in mentoring others and sharing knowledge

Approach challenges with creativity and persistence

Stay current with evolving monitoring and observability technologies

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.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days