Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Texas Instruments Sitara / DSP (C/C++) IRC307578

GlobalLogic; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Flexible relocation options

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

GlobalLogic in Kraków is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to build real-time firmware for power electronics, including Sitara-based main controllers and DSP-based cell controllers.

You will work on debugging, firmware architecture, and lifecycle management for safety-critical embedded systems, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Strong hands-on with Sitara processors and TMS320F28388D DSPs.
• Experience with real-time firmware design and scheduling.
• Familiarity with TI-RTOS and hardware debugging (JTAG/SWD).
• Ability to work across multi-controller architectures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain real-time firmware for Sitara and DSP controllers.
• Implement multi-controller synchronization and communication.
• Design bootloader functionality and firmware update mechanisms.
• Develop parameter management and fault diagnostics features.
• Collaborate with hardware, control, systems, and test engineers.

Skills

Embedded software development

Low-level programming

Real-time systems

Inter-controller communication

Problem solving

Tools

TI Sitara processors

TMS320F28388D DSPs

TI-RTOS

JTAG/SWD debugging

Job description

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

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

Description The project is advanced 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. 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, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the frontier of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.