Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Software engineer to design, develop and test software for our real-time MCU’s. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in embedded C/C++ programming and a strong understanding of embedded systems. This role requires close collaboration with hardware and application engineers to deliver robust, high-performance solutions that powers mission critical data centres, AI Servers and a wide array of Industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software development: Design and develop high-quality, real-time software for TI ASM MCU families like AM1x and AM2x for a broad range of applications in segments like appliances, factory automation, datacenter, robotics & drones and edgeAI.
- Hardware-Software Integration: Work closely with hardware design teams to integrate firmware with new capabilities, validate system functionality and participate in board bring-up.
- Driver development: Write and maintain device drivers for the MCU internal peripherals and external communication interfaces (e.g., UART, I2C, SPI, CAN).
- Debugging and optimization: Use debugging tools like JTAG emulators, oscilloscopes and logic analysers to troubleshoot firmware, hardware, and system-level integration issues. Optimize firmware for performance, memory footprint, and power consumption.
- Validation and testing: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and automated test scripts to ensure the software meets all functional and performance requirements.
- Customer Support: Provide technical support to application engineers and customers, assisting with firmware-related issues and implementation guidance.
- Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, firmware architecture, and test procedures.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of software development methodologies and processes.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 2+ years of industry experience is software development on embedded devices.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and familiarity with assembly language.
- Hands on experience working with RTOS’s like FreeRTOS, ThreadX and Zephyr
- Experience implementing industry-standard communication protocols like UART, I2C, and SPI.
- Experience with TI's Code Composer Studio (CCS), IAR, Keil and other relevant development tools.
- Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, JavaScript and ability to automate software development and test flows/methods.
- Knowledge of software development life cycle and experience using development tools like git, KlocWork, Unity Test Framework etc.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets, with experience in hardware-software interaction and board-level debugging.
- Proficiency in using standard lab equipment and debugging tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
About Us
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
Skills Required
- 2+ years of industry experience in software development on embedded devices
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in embedded C and C++
- Familiarity with assembly language
- Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS, ThreadX, and Zephyr
- Experience implementing UART, I2C, and SPI communication protocols
- Experience with TI Code Composer Studio, IAR, Keil, and related development tools
- Familiarity with Python and JavaScript scripting
- Ability to automate software development and testing workflows
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle
- Experience with Git, KlocWork, and Unity Test Framework
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets
- Experience with hardware-software interaction and board-level debugging
- Proficiency using standard laboratory equipment and debugging tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and annual bonuses are portrayed as a meaningful, formula-linked upside that can materially lift total earnings in strong years. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount further reinforces recurring, wealth-building incentives.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match is described as a stable core benefit, with some references to additional legacy employer contributions and even pension-like elements for certain cohorts. This framing positions long-term savings support as a notable part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is depicted as broadly comprehensive, with preventive care and access to HSA/FSA features cited as value-adds. Company-seeded HSA contributions are repeatedly characterized as an important offset to the plan design for those enrolled.
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What We Do
Texas Instruments develops semiconductor and computer technology for cellular handsets, digital signal processors and analog semiconductors. Texas Instruments has been making progress possible for decades. We are a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips. Our more than 80,000 products help over 100,000 customers efficiently manage power, accurately sense and transmit data and provide the core control or processing in their designs, going into markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. Our passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable – opening new markets and making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering Progress. It’s what we do and have been doing for decades. Learn more https://news.ti.com/index.cfm
