Embedded Software Engineer
Texas Instruments · Posted Oct 21
Semiconductor design, manufacturing, and analog chip solutions
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About the role
The role sits within Texas Instruments' microcontroller software group, building real-time software for TI ASM MCU families such as AM1x and AM2x. The work spans embedded firmware for appliances, factory automation, data centers, AI servers, robotics, drones and edge AI applications. This engineer will design and develop real-time software and device drivers, integrate firmware with hardware during board bring-up, debug and optimize for performance and power, and support validation, documentation and customer issues.
What you will do
- 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.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 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.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for industrial, automotive, personal electronics, and communications markets. The company enables customers to efficiently manage power, accurately sense and transmit data, and provide core control in diverse electronic applications. Known for its historical innovations including the integrated circuit and commercial silicon transistors, Texas Instruments continues to be a major technology provider worldwide.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 33,000+ employees
- Founded
- 1930
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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