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As a Testing Manager at Texas Instruments, you will lead our newly established Embedded Systems Testing team focused on comprehensive validation of wireless communication technologies, boot ROM, and driver implementations for embedded devices. This leadership role requires deep technical expertise in embedded systems validation combined with proven team management capabilities to drive testing excellence across our Zigbee, Matter, Thread, Wi-SUN protocol stacks, boot ROM implementations and device drivers. You will build and scale a high-performance testing organization from the ground up while ensuring comprehensive coverage of interoperability, compliance, performance, and reliability testing across all embedded system components.
Minimum requirements:
8+ years of experience in Embedded systems testing
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
Master's degree preferred - Experience with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
- Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Deep expertise in any of the wireless protocol stacks: Zigbee, Matter, Thread, Wi-SUN
Preferred qualifications:
- Technical Expertise
- Deep expertise in wireless protocol stacks: Extensive hands-on experience with Zigbee, Matter, Thread, Wi-SUN
- Boot ROM and system initialization: Strong understanding of secure boot processes and system initialization
- Device driver validation: Experience testing peripheral drivers and hardware abstraction layers
- Embedded systems mastery: Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures and real-time systems
- RF and wireless testing: Experience with protocol analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and wireless test equipment
- Testing methodologies: Expertise in black-box, white-box, integration, system, and automated testing
- Leadership & Management Skills
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technical talent
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present to executive leadership and external partners
- Technical Tools & Platforms
- Proficiency with embedded development environments
- Experience with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
- Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Knowledge of version control systems, defect tracking, and test management tools
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript) for test automation
- Others
- Knowledge of security testing methodologies for embedded and IoT devices
- Previous experience in semiconductor or wireless communication industry
- Understanding of automotive and industrial testing standards
- Experience with real-time system performance analysis and optimization
Primary Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Strategy
- Build, lead, and scale a high-performance testing organization from the ground up
- Develop comprehensive testing strategies and roadmaps for complex embedded systems
- Foster a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement within the testing organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction
- Technical Leadership
- Drive end-to-end validation strategies for wireless protocol stacks (Zigbee, Matter, Thread, Wi-SUN)
- Oversee comprehensive testing of boot ROM implementations, including secure boot processes
- Lead validation efforts for device drivers across multiple hardware platforms and peripheral interfaces
- Ensure comprehensive coverage of interoperability, compliance, performance, and reliability testing
- Lead technical reviews and provide expert guidance on testing methodologies
- Program Management
- Manage testing timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
- Coordinate with certification bodies and industry consortiums for compliance testing requirements
- Drive risk assessment and mitigation strategies for complex embedded systems validation
- Establish and maintain testing infrastructure, tools, and automated testing frameworks
- Quality Assurance & Process Excellence
- Define and implement testing standards, processes, and quality gates for all system components
- Drive adoption of advanced testing methodologies including automated regression testing
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure testing effectiveness and product quality
- Ensure traceability from requirements through validation and customer deployment
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- 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
- 8+ years of experience in embedded systems testing
- 3 years in management/leadership roles
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
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