Texas Instruments

Software Applications Engineer

Texas Instruments$88K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 1+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • 1+ years of experience with the C programming language.
  • Familiarity with wireless communication protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with debugging microcontroller applications (preferred).
  • Experience with software test methodologies for embedded applications (preferred).
  • Familiarity with a real-time operating system such as FreeRTOS (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Support wireless connectivity customers with their development and production cycles.
  • Build embedded application software integrating peripheral interfaces like UART, SPI, and I2C.
  • Create demos using IEEE 802.15.4-based wireless protocols to aid customer evaluation.
  • Write clean, scalable code focusing on simplicity and maintainability.
  • Design solutions using a test-driven development approach for validation.
  • Define and own the software product lifecycle, from planning to release.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on software strategy.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Opportunity to impact product development and customer solutions.
  • Room for creativity in engineering and process improvement.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge projects in embedded systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a capable Software Applications Engineer who is passionate about embedded systems and thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will work with a competent and collaborative team as you develop, design, and debug embedded software solutions. This role will require you to work across the lifecycle of a software product, from aligning with stakeholders on requirements, to design, implementation, validation, and then release to ti.com.

Your ability to develop software products while prioritizing the customer's user experience will be key to your success. It will be vital for you to work effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving challenges. You will be great for this role if you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects.

What you'll do:
  • Support wireless connectivity customers throughout their evaluation, development and production cycles.
  • Build embedded application software integrating peripheral interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO) and wireless protocol stacks to deliver customer demos and reference solutions.
  • Create demos and reference solutions leveraging IEEE 802.15.4-based wireless protocol stacks (Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Proprietary RF) to accelerate customer evaluation and production development
  • Write clean and scalable code that meets functional and non-functional requirements, with a focus on simplicity, readability, and maintainability
  • Design software solutions with a test-driven development approach to validate functionality, ensure code coverage, and drive continuous improvement
  • Define and own software products, from planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, and release
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on software 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


What we're looking for:
  • The ability to drive engineering excellence and exercise technical maturity. Advance conversations and execution even when the right thing is unclear, ambiguous, or unknown
  • Comfortable operating at the hardware/software boundary. Able to read schematics, reference datasheets, and trace bugs across peripheral interfaces, RTOS, and protocol stacks
  • A proven track record of shipping or solving hard problems
  • Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes
  • Organized, informed, and effective communicator for collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving alignment with stakeholders
  • Self-motivated, accountable team player that takes initiative and can work effectively and accurately in a fast-paced team environment
  • Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery


Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, Computer Engineering or related field of study
  • 1+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • 1+ years of experience with C (Programming Language)
  • Familiarity with wireless communication protocols


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experienced in hands-on development and debugging microcontroller applications
  • Experienced in defining & executing project plans for embedded software components
  • Experienced in software test methodologies for embedded applications
  • Experience working with and debugging serial peripheral interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO) in embedded application code
  • Experience with IEEE 802.15.4-based protocols (Zigbee, Thread, Matter, or Proprietary RF) at the application or stack integration level
  • Familiarity with a real-time operating system such as FreeRTOS
  • Familiarity with TI SimpleLink SDK, CCS IDE, or similar embedded development toolchain
  • Experience using hardware debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) to diagnose embedded software issues


About the Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

About Texas Instruments

National Semiconductor is a semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in analog devices and subsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The products of National Semiconductor include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications.

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