SoC Chip Lead

Texas Instruments; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking a Chip Lead to own the delivery of the first T28 industrial ASIC for its MSP M33 Data center business. This role requires a combination of technical leadership and people management skills to ensure first-time-right silicon.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in SoC/ASIC development, strong debug skills, and a proven track record of successful tape-outs. Join us to work on cutting-edge technologies that have real-world impacts.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in complex SoC/ASIC development.
• Leadership experience in multiple SoC domains.
• Multiple successful tape-outs.

Responsibilities

• Act as single technical owner (Chip Lead) for the first T28 industrial ASIC.
• Drive PPA, quality, cost, and schedule trade-offs.
• Lead execution across RTL, DV, DFT, PD, and Validation.
• Own pre-silicon sign-off and post-silicon bring-up & validation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Pre- and post-silicon debug

Strong communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are at a pivotal moment where technology is rapidly evolving, and we have some exciting opportunities within our MCU organization that place us right at the center of this transformation.

Our current work is focused on developing solutions for high-growth markets such as AI-driven data centers and emerging domains like humanoid systems. These areas are shaping the future of computing, automation, and intelligent systems, and offer a unique chance to work on cutting‑edge technologies with real‑world impact.

If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and want to contribute to innovations in these fast-growing segments, I encourage you to come forward and apply. This is an opportunity to be part of a journey that is not only technically rewarding but also strategically significant.

Looking forward to seeing many of you take this step.

Role Summary

Own end-to-end delivery of the first T28 industrial ASIC for the MSP M33 Data center business. This role combines full chip ownership with functional team leadership, ensuring first‑time‑right silicon, scalable architecture, and a strong RTL organization for future platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as single technical owner (Chip Lead) for the first T28 industrial ASIC
• Drive PPA, quality, cost, and schedule trade‑offs
• Lead execution across RTL, DV, DFT, PD and Validation.
• Interface with Architecture, IP, FW/SW, Product, Business teams, PE team.
• Own pre‑silicon sign‑off and post‑silicon bring‑up & validation
• Lead and grow the design team
• Ensure high‑quality micro‑architecture, coding, reuse, and integration
• Balance hands‑on technical leadership with people management

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters in EE or equivalent
• 12 years experience in complex SoC/ASIC development
• Leadership experience in multiple SoC domains.
• Strong pre- and post-silicon debug skills, Multiple successful tape‑outs
• Excellent communication and cross‑team leadership skills

Preferred:

• Experience with first‑silicon or new‑node (T28) programs
• Post‑silicon bring‑up and yield learning experience

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer.