Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Texas Instruments Sitara / DSP (C/C++)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Diversity & Inclusion

Relocation support

Flexible opportunities

Job summary

GlobalLogic in Kraków is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop real-time firmware for TI Sitara and DSP platforms. You will implement inter‑controller communication, bootloaders, and diagnostics while coordinating with hardware and control teams.

You will work on a cloud-based data tracking system for power electronics, with an emphasis on reliability, debugging, and software quality. This role offers growth and international project exposure.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in embedded software development using C and/or C++.
• Hands-on experience with TI Sitara processors and/or TMS320F28388D DSPs.
• Low-level programming, peripherals, interrupts, memory management, and hardware interfaces.
• Experience with real-time embedded firmware and TI-RTOS for DSP systems.
• Embedded debugging on hardware using JTAG/SWD.
• Understanding inter‑controller communication in distributed architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ for TI Sitara processors and TMS320F28388D DSPs.
• Design multi-controller synchronization and communication between main controllers and DSP-based cells.
• Develop bootloader functionality and firmware update managers with rollback mechanisms.
• Implement parameter management, diagnostics, and non-volatile storage features.
• Integrate firmware with hardware, perform debugging, and verification using lab equipment.
• Document requirements, architecture, tests, and release notes; participate in code reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Real-time systems

TI Sitara

TI DSPs (TMS320F28388D)

TI-RTOS

Embedded debugging

Inter-controller communication

Tools

TI Sitara SDK

TI DSP toolchains

JTAG/SWD debugging

HIL testing

Job description

Job Description

The project isadvanced power conversion system which will be used in the future as solid state transformer for data centers.

Our client is a global leader in energy technology, operating in over 90 countries with a heritage of over a century of innovation. They are a critical architect of the world’s energy systems, providing advanced solutions that make the world’s power grids stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.

The project is a cloud-based application. It allows the tracking of inventory traceability innovatively.

Requirements

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in low‑level embedded programming using Texas Instruments Sitara processors and TMS320F28388D DSPs.

You will join an engineering team developing real‑time firmware for power electronic equipment. The system architecture includes a Sitara‑based main controller and DSP‑based cell controllers, requiring reliable inter‑controller communication, synchronization, firmware lifecycle management, and robust fault diagnostics.

The role focuses on developing and integrating embedded software across these platforms, with particular emphasis on TI‑RTOS for DSP development. The operating system for the Sitara‑based main controller has not yet been finalized and may be based on a suitable RTOS or embedded Linux.

This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong low‑level programming skills with practical hardware debugging experience and an understanding of real‑time, safety‑critical or high‑reliability embedded systems.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Embedded Firmware and Real‑Time Systems

• Develop and maintain real‑time embedded firmware in C/C++ for Texas Instruments Sitara processors and TMS320F28388D DSPs.


• Develop DSP firmware using TI‑RTOS, including task scheduling, interrupt handling, timing management, and resource coordination.


• Contribute to the software architecture and operating system selection for the Sitara‑based main controller, potentially involving embedded Linux.


• Design and implement multi‑controller synchronization and communication between the main controller and DSP‑based cell controllers.

Bootloader and Firmware Updates

• Design and implement bootloader functionality, including firmware integrity verification and reliable startup behavior.


• Develop firmware update managers for the main and cell controllers, including compatibility checks, failure notification, automatic fallback, and rollback mechanisms.


• Evaluate and implement firmware transfer mechanisms, including EtherCAT‑based approaches where applicable.

Parameter Management and Diagnostics

• Design and implement a parameter management framework supporting parameter creation, deletion, naming, data types, derived parameters, default values, and non‑volatile storage.


• Implement parameter change logging, update mechanisms, access controls, authorization hierarchies, write restrictions, synchronization, and validation.


• Develop transient fault recording functionality to capture selected variables before, during, and after fault events.


• Implement timestamping, fault‑record storage, and data retrieval mechanisms while accounting for communication bandwidth and synchronization constraints.

Hardware Integration, Debugging, and Verification

• Integrate firmware with gate drivers, sensors, protection circuits, communication interfaces, and supervisory control systems.


• Debug and verify embedded software using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test systems.


• Collaborate closely with hardware, control, systems, and test engineers to investigate and resolve integration issues.

Documentation and Software Quality

• Prepare and maintain software requirements, architecture descriptions, interface specifications, test procedures, and release notes.


• Participate in code reviews, configuration management, software verification, and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in embedded software development using C and/or C++.


• Hands‑on experience with Texas Instruments Sitara processors and/or TMS320F28388D DSPs, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with both platforms.


• Practical experience with low‑level programming, processor peripherals, interrupts, memory management, and hardware interfaces.


• Experience developing real‑time embedded firmware with an understanding of scheduling, timing constraints, and concurrency.


• Experience with TI‑RTOS, particularly for TI DSP‑based systems.


• Experience with embedded debugging on physical hardware using JTAG/SWD or equivalent tools.


• Understanding of inter‑controller communication and synchronization in distributed embedded architectures.


• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with embedded Linux on TI Sitara platforms.


• Experience with TI processor development tools, SDKs, compiler toolchains, and debugging environments.


• Knowledge of bootloaders, firmware integrity verification, fault‑tolerant startup, and firmware rollback strategies.


• Experience with EtherCAT or other industrial communication protocols.


• Experience with multi‑controller architectures and synchronized DSP/CPU operation.


• Experience developing fault recorders, event logging, and high‑resolution timestamping mechanisms.


• Background in power electronics, industrial control, energy systems, or other high‑reliability embedded applications.


• Familiarity with HIL testing, automated testing, version control, code reviews, and continuous integration.

What we offer

Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting‑edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people's lives.

Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.

DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well‑being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.

Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work‑life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a full‑lifecycle product development services leader that combines chip‑to‑cloud software engineering expertise and vertical industry experience to help our customers design, build, and deliver their next‑generation products and digital experiences. We expertly integrate design, complex engineering, and agile delivery capabilities to deliver superior business outcomes for global brands in telecom, automotive, healthcare, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and semiconductor industries.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic unites over 25,000 designers and engineers across the globe. Analysts like NASSCOM and Zinnov have recognized us for being a top company in our field, and we are consistently nominated as a preferred company by both global HR consulting firms and local boards. By creating an environment that is exciting and flexible, and by fostering growth through ongoing learning and development programs, we empower our consultants to achieve both their professional and personal goals.

At GlobalLogic, we make amazing products — and careers.