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Digital IC Design & Firmware Engineer | Precision ADC
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Full-Time Associate I2CPythonRTLSPISystemVerilog
Posted
6d ago
Category
Design
Experience
Associate
Country
United States
Job Description
Change the world. Love your job.
Texas Instruments' Precision ADC team is seeking a Digital Design & Firmware Engineer to help develop cutting-edge delta-sigma ADC products. You will work alongside world-class analog and mixed-signal designers building some of the highest-precision data converters in the industry. This is a uniquely cross-domain role that sits at the intersection of embedded firmware and digital hardware design, where your contributions span from RTL implementation down to C-based embedded firmware running on real silicon.
In this position, you will contribute to the digital design of high-resolution delta-sigma ADC products, including digital decimation filters, calibration logic, on-chip state machines, and serial interface blocks, while also developing the embedded C firmware used in production silicon. You will work closely with analog designers, verification engineers, and applications teams to define register maps, debug hardware/firmware interactions, and validate end-to-end device behavior from bit-level RTL to system-level measurement.
We value curiosity and a genuine desire to grow across domain boundaries. If you are an engineer who enjoys equally RTL and low-level C, this team will give you the environment and mentorship to do so. Products built here are trusted in medical, industrial, and instrumentation applications worldwide; the quality bar is high and the learning opportunity is exceptional.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
2+ years of relevant experience in digital design, embedded firmware, or a combination of both
Proficiency in C for embedded or bare-metal environments
Familiarity with RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog
Understanding of digital logic design fundamentals
Ability to solve problems using a systematic approach
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing embedded C drivers or evaluation firmware for mixed-signal devices
Hands-on RTL design experience - combinational and sequential logic, FSMs, and synchronous design practices
Familiarity with serial communication protocols used in precision ADCs (SPI, I2C, UART)
Exposure to delta-sigma ADC architecture, digital filtering (sinc/decimation), or data converter fundamentals is a plus
Familiarity with simulation and synthesis tools (ModelSim, Xcelium, VCS, or equivalent)
Experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation or data analysis
Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 60730, or ISO 26262) and associated design practices such as FMEA, diagnostic coverage, or safe failure fraction analysis is a plus
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
Ability to quickly ramp on new systems, processes, and design domains
Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay range for this role is shown below.
Pay Range: $81,500 - $146,500 per year
About Us
Why TI?
Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.
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.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
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.
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Change the world. Love your job.
Texas Instruments' Precision ADC team is seeking a Digital Design & Firmware Engineer to help develop cutting-edge delta-sigma ADC products. You will work alongside world-class analog and mixed-signal designers building some of the highest-precision data converters in the industry. This is a uniquely cross-domain role that sits at the intersection of embedded firmware and digital hardware design, where your contributions span from RTL implementation down to C-based embedded firmware running on real silicon.
In this position, you will contribute to the digital design of high-resolution delta-sigma ADC products, including digital decimation filters, calibration logic, on-chip state machines, and serial interface blocks, while also developing the embedded C firmware used in production silicon. You will work closely with analog designers, verification engineers, and applications teams to define register maps, debug hardware/firmware interactions, and validate end-to-end device behavior from bit-level RTL to system-level measurement.
We value curiosity and a genuine desire to grow across domain boundaries. If you are an engineer who enjoys equally RTL and low-level C, this team will give you the environment and mentorship to do so. Products built here are trusted in medical, industrial, and instrumentation applications worldwide; the quality bar is high and the learning opportunity is exceptional.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
2+ years of relevant experience in digital design, embedded firmware, or a combination of both
Proficiency in C for embedded or bare-metal environments
Familiarity with RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog
Understanding of digital logic design fundamentals
Ability to solve problems using a systematic approach
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing embedded C drivers or evaluation firmware for mixed-signal devices
Hands-on RTL design experience - combinational and sequential logic, FSMs, and synchronous design practices
Familiarity with serial communication protocols used in precision ADCs (SPI, I2C, UART)
Exposure to delta-sigma ADC architecture, digital filtering (sinc/decimation), or data converter fundamentals is a plus
Familiarity with simulation and synthesis tools (ModelSim, Xcelium, VCS, or equivalent)
Experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation or data analysis
Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 60730, or ISO 26262) and associated design practices such as FMEA, diagnostic coverage, or safe failure fraction analysis is a plus
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
Ability to quickly ramp on new systems, processes, and design domains
Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay range for this role is shown below.
Pay Range: $81,500 - $146,500 per year
About Us
Why TI?
Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.
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.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
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.
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