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 platformsDefine and establish KPI/Metrics standards and best practices for the organization, ensuring consistency and measurabilityArchitect and deploy monitoring solutions using industry-leading tools including Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and SolarWindsDevelop and implement Kafka-based event streaming and monitoring pipelines for real-time data collection and analysisIntegrate and manage AI monitoring capabilities to enable intelligent alerting, anomaly detection, and predictive insightsCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks for monitoring infrastructure, troubleshooting procedures, and operational playbooksDevelop custom scripts and automation in bash, Python, or Go to enhance monitoring capabilities and reduce operational overheadEstablish and refine SLAs, SLOs, and alerting thresholds based on business requirements and operational dataConduct performance analysis and optimization of monitoring infrastructure to reduce latency and improve system reliabilityCollaborate with DevOps, Platform, and Application teams to ensure comprehensive observability across the entire stackStay current with emerging monitoring and observability trends, tools, and technologiesDrive 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 rolesProven experience leading and mentoring technical teams in monitoring or infrastructure domainsDeep hands-on expertise with opensource monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and NagiosStrong experience with enterprise monitoring platforms like SolarWindsProficiency in bash scripting and Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu preferred)Experience with event-driven architectures and Apache Kafka for real-time data processingKnowledge of monitoring and observability across Linux systems, storage infrastructure, applications, and network platformsUnderstanding of metrics collection, time-series data management, and data-driven decision-makingExperience implementing AI/ML-based monitoring solutions or anomaly detection systemsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced, complex environmentsExcellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with containerized environments and Kubernetes monitoringProficiency in Python or Go for custom tooling developmentExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native monitoring servicesExperience with observability backends such as OpenTelemetry.Knowledge of application performance monitoring (APM) toolsExperience with incident response and post-mortem processesCertification 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, SolarWindsData Streaming: Apache Kafka, event processing pipelinesAI Monitoring: Anomaly detection, intelligent alerting, ML-based insightsScripting Languages: Bash, Python, GoOperating Systems: Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), system administrationInfrastructure: Storage systems, networking, application monitoringData Visualization: Grafana dashboards, custom visualizationsCloud & 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.

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