Software Development Engineer

Texas Instruments; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated in Dallas, TX, is seeking a software development engineer to build ROM code, low-level drivers, and SDKs for battery gauging ICs. The role covers bare-metal and RTOS environments, with a focus on reliability and performance.

You will drive test-driven development, own software components from requirements through release, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs, while advancing battery gauging technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 4+ years of hands-on ROM/firmware and low-level driver development.
• Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS.

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions with a test-driven development approach to validate functionality.
• Define and own software components for Gauging ICs, from requirements gathering to release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on software solution strategy and customer needs.
• Debug and address software issues during development and in production systems to support customers.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and promote best practices and coding standards.
• Ramp up on battery gauging technology to work effectively with customers.

Skills

Low-level driver development

Firmware development

RTOS (FreeRTOS)

Embedded systems

Security in MCUs

Software testing for embedded

Agile firmware development

Git

Team collaboration

Initiative

Time management

Product innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

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TI is the world's leading battery gauge IC supplier, used in products all over the world including phones, notebook computers, and industrial applications. These gauges are MCUs that run application firmware, that includes industry-leading and patented algorithms to determine the state of charge and health of rechargeable batteries. The Battery Gauges Firmware team develops both the gauge application firmware for various customers as well SDKs for customers who want to develop their own gauge firmware and algorithms for TI's Guaging ICs.

About the job:

The software development engineer is responsible for the development of ROM code, low-level device drivers ( both bare-metal & RTOS based), tool-chain support, SDK development & custom firmware creation for major OEMs. This includes the development for new core devices as well as supporting existing SDK and firmware customers.

• Design software solutions with a test-driven development approach to validate functionality, ensure code coverage, and drive continuous improvement

• Define and own software component for Gauging ICs, be it ROM, device drivers, SDK, gauging application and its features, from requirements gathering, planning, development, testing, and release

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on software solution strategy and customer needs

• Debug and address software issues during development and in production systems to support customers

• Conduct thorough code reviews and promote best practices and coding standards

• Also, ramp up on battery gauging technology to be able to work effectively with the customers.

Why TI?

• The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.

• Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture (https://careers.ti.com/en/sites/CX/pages/our-culture) .

• At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings (https://careers.ti.com/en/sites/CX/pages/benefits) .

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study

• 4+ years of relevant experience with hands on low-level driver and/or ROM and firmware development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with developing ROM and/or low-level device drivers, be it bare-metal or RTOS based drivers

• Experience of working with RTOS like FreeRTOS etc

• Experience developing and debugging firmware on embedded microcontrollers

• Experience with security and authentication in a microcontroller

• Experience in software test methodologies for embedded applications

• Agile firmware development experience

• Experience with version control systems such as Git

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions

• Ability to take the initiative and drive for high-quality results

• Strong time management and organizational skills that enable on-time project delivery

• Be able to bring new ideas for product innovation and help improve software development processes

ECL/GTC Required: Yes