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.