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Texas Instruments (TI) is seeking a capable Embedded Software Engineer who is passionate about embedded systems and thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will work with a competent and collaborative team as you develop, design, and debug embedded software solutions for MSP microcontrollers. This role will require you to work across the lifecycle of a software product, from aligning with stakeholders on requirements, to design, implementation, validation, and then release to ti.com. With MSP’s continued investment in innovation, you will have the opportunity to have a direct influence on enabling business objectives by leading software development for new and innovative projects. The MSP business unit of the embedded processing organization in Texas Instruments (TI) has a job opportunity for a software engineer supporting MSPM0 and MSPM33 microcontroller (MCU) products.
Your ability to develop software products while prioritizing the customer’s user experience will be key to your success. It will be vital for you to work effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving challenges. You will be great for this role if you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects.
What you’ll do as an Embedded Software Engineer
- Write clean and scalable code for MSP microcontrollers that meets functional and non-functional requirements, with a focus on simplicity, readability, and maintainability
- Design software solutions with a test-driven development approach to validate functionality, ensure code coverage, and drive continuous improvement
- Support and own all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, development, integration, testing, and release
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on software strategy and customer needs
- Debug and address software issues during development and in production systems to support customers
- Conduct thorough code reviews and promote best practices and coding standards
Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in programming embedded software in C
- Experienced in hands-on development and debugging microcontrollers applications and common peripherals and leading a software development project through different phases of the software development life cycle and delivering high-quality software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Comfortable using issue tracking (Jira), Git, and basic CI/build systems
- Familiar with RTOS
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Familiar with quality processes (e.g. coding guidelines, static analysis, unit tests, traceability, etc.)
- The ability to drive engineering excellence and exercise technical maturity. Advance conversations and execution even when the right thing is unclear, ambiguous, or unknown
- A proven track record of shipping or solving hard problems
- Organized, informed, and effective communicator
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving alignment with stakeholders
- Self-motivated, accountable team player that takes initiative and can work effectively and accurately in a fast-paced team environment and drive successful outcomes
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
- Demonstrated ability to meet dynamic project demands
- The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
- At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience programming embedded software in C
- Hands-on development and debugging of microcontroller applications and common peripherals
- Experience leading a software development project through different software development lifecycle phases and delivering high-quality software
- Experience using Jira, Git, and basic CI/build systems
- Familiarity with RTOS
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Familiarity with coding guidelines, static analysis, unit tests, traceability, and related quality processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and ability to meet dynamic project demands
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