Senior Manager, SDK Release
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About the role
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 .
Analog Devices is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead SDK Release & Operations for a scalable SDK platform supporting multiple SoC families and product organizations.
The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for SDK release execution, CI/CD infrastructure, software configuration management, and operational support. This role will help scale and improve software delivery processes that support products across all stages of development, from pre-silicon platforms and silicon bring-up through customer releases and production software.
Working closely with software development, validation, product, and customer-facing teams, this individual will drive high-quality and predictable software deliveries across multiple programs.
Key Responsibilities
SDK Release Management
Lead planning and execution of SDK releases across multiple product programs.
Coordinate release activities across software, validation, platform, and product teams.
Support release readiness reviews and milestone tracking.
Ensure software releases are delivered with appropriate quality, documentation, and traceability.
Release Operations
Manage releases supporting:
Pre-silicon and virtual platforms
FPGA and emulation platforms
Engineering sample programs
Customer evaluation programs
Production and maintenance releases
Drive consistency and repeatability across software delivery processes.
CI/CD & Development Infrastructure
Lead teams responsible for build infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and release automation.
Improve software quality, build reliability, and release efficiency.
Support adoption of common development and release workflows across SDK programs.
Configuration Management
Oversee software configuration management practices, including versioning, branching, and release baselines.
Maintain traceability across source code, build artifacts, and software releases.
Support management of software dependencies and third-party components.
Customer & Product Support
Support delivery of SDK releases to internal and external customers.
Partner with product teams on release planning, customer enablement, and software distribution.
Help define release packaging, documentation, and release note processes.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a team of release, DevOps, and software operations engineers.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Coach team members and support career growth and development.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of software engineering experience.
3+ years of engineering management experience.
Experience delivering embedded software, SDKs, or platform software.
Familiarity with CI/CD, source control, and software release processes.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in semiconductor or embedded systems development.
Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
Familiarity with Zephyr, Linux, RTOS-based systems, and embedded development toolchains.
Experience supporting software releases for silicon bring-up, customer evaluations, or production programs.
Knowledge of software compliance, cybersecurity, and SBOM requirements.
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.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA): Analog Devices Canada Ltd. has a process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact Connections HR Services at 781-937-2500 or at ConnectionsHRServices@analog.com .
Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
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