Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Software

Change the world. Love your job. 
Software at TI usually refers to embedded software (such as device firmware, device peripheral drivers, software frameworks, algorithms, etc.) and the related software development tools (compilers, simulators, demo software, IDEs, etc.). This is an exciting opportunity to design and develop innovative software solutions that drive TI's revolutionary product lines. We change lives by working on the technologies that people use every day. Are you ready for the challenge?

As a Software Engineer, you'll become a key contributor, where your skills and input make a big difference. In this role, you'll design embedded software and development tools that will be used by TI's customers to build their end products. You'll write code that implements new and novel use cases for our wireless microcontrollers. You will be a part of a team developing operating system and driver support. And, you'll work closely with business partners and customers, as well as TI's marketing, systems and applications engineering teams, to collaborate and solve business problems.

Note, this role is related to https://careers.ti.com/en/sites/CX/job/25008109 but with a larger impact and experience level required. If you have less than 7 years of experience, please apply to our job posting with job ID 25008109. 

Minimum requirements:

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field
• Expertise with Embedded C programming
• Expertise with assembly language programming
• Expertise with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr
• Expertise with ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers
• Expertise with instrumentation equipment such as logic analyzer
• Expertise with debugging methodology such as
  • Breakpoints, watchpoints
  • CPU exception decoding
  • Single instruction stepping
• Expertise of scripting languages such as Python or Javascript
• Knowledge of continuous integration systems such as Jenkins or similar
• Knowledge of build systems such as CMake or Make
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems

Preferred qualifications:

• Transparency about your knowledge and skills – hand in hand with not being afraid to say “I don’t know this (yet)”
• Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

Preferred qualifications (technical):

• Zephyr
  • Zephyr ecosystem expertise (KConfig, West, Devicetree)
  • Experience developing low level drivers for Zephyr
• Cryptography
  • Experience with secure coding practices
  • Experience with developing low level cryptography drivers and cryptography algorithms
  • Knowledge of Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and other hardware accelerators for cryptography
• Radio
  • RF Proprietary protocols
  • Bluetooth Low Energy
  • IEEE 802.15.4 Protocols

Our offer for you:

• Benefit from a competitive salary, yearly profit sharing (dependent on company success), flexible working hours, a permanent contract from the beginning and many additional benefits
• Join an international work environment where your ideas count and where you can thrive in a diverse culture
• Explore a world of opportunities for your personal and professional development
• Regularly arranged activities through our Social Club

Put your talent to work with us as a Staff Software Engineer - change the world, love your job!