Lead Software Engineer - RTOS Lead
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About the Role
Texas Instruments (TI) Jacinto Software Team is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer - RTOS Lead to join our innovative team developing embedded software for next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC) devices that power automobiles, factories, robotics, and more worldwide.
As a technical leader, you will architect, design, and develop embedded programs for Jacinto SoC devices while leading a talented engineering team. You'll have opportunities to present at international conferences, contribute to patents, and shape the future of embedded systems technology.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of 4-5 engineers developing peripheral drivers, bootloaders, and platform software for multiple SoCs
- Drive technical architecture and design decisions, influencing system architecture through deep technical expertise
- Own technical components end-to-end, including release planning and delivery
- Design, develop, and optimize complex drivers with CI/CD-based workflows
- Debug and enhance existing software systems using JTAG, trace analyzers, and logic analyzers
Project & Quality Management:
- Serve as Sprint Leader and Release Manager, ensuring code quality standards across the team
- Manage sprint execution, track tasks, and maintain up-to-date project status
- Collaborate with cross-functional leads, PMO, and senior management
- Handle multiple projects effectively while meeting delivery commitments
- Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 standards and maintain required documentation
Innovation & Process Improvement:
- Develop automation solutions and leverage AI/ML tools to enhance execution efficiency
- Apply best practices in software development processes and methodologies
- Partner with business stakeholders, R&D, and program management to define requirements and effort estimates
- Analyze and resolve complex customer and internal technical issues
- Provide training, work sessions, and technical guidance to the global team
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience: 10+ years of embedded software development
- Technical Skills:
- Expert proficiency in C programming and embedded systems development
- Hands-on experience reading and implementing datasheets and specifications
- Strong understanding of memory architecture, embedded SoCs, and common IP blocks
- In-depth knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), particularly FreeRTOS
- Experience with large-scale distributed architectures
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Expertise:
- Expert-level proficiency in C, assembly language, and low-level embedded programming
- Deep understanding of embedded real-time systems, firmware development, and engineering principles
- Experience with ARM cores, DSP cores, and hardware accelerators
- Proficiency debugging critical embedded systems using JTAG, trace, and logic analyzer tools
- SDK/application driver development for popular SoCs and embedded systems
Process & Quality:
- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, including unit testing, integration, and qualification
- Experience with ISO 26262 functional safety standards and compliance documentation
- Proficiency with static analysis and code coverage tools (e.g., LDRA)
Leadership & Soft Skills:
- Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and drive projects with increasing responsibility
- Strong initiative and results-driven mindset
- Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Ability to thrive in interrupt-driven, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environments
- Demonstrated customer service orientation with strong ownership of issue resolution
Why Join TI?
Work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of lives globally. Contribute to innovations in automotive, industrial, and robotics applications while growing your career with a world-class team.