Texas Instruments – Shaping the Future of Semiconductor Innovation

Texas Instruments (TI) stands as one of the world's most influential semiconductor companies and a cornerstone of American technology innovation. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, TI has spent over nine decades pioneering analog chips, embedded processors, and semiconductor solutions that power everything from industrial automation and automotive systems to consumer electronics and renewable energy infrastructure. With a portfolio exceeding 80,000 products and a global footprint spanning more than 30 countries, TI consistently ranks among the top semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.

TI's commitment to engineering excellence is deeply embedded in its culture. The company invests heavily in research and development, fostering an environment where breakthrough ideas transition from concept to silicon. For aspiring engineers and technology professionals, TI offers an unparalleled launchpad — a place where academic knowledge meets real-world impact at industrial scale. The company's internship-to-full-time conversion programs and new graduate hiring initiatives have cultivated generations of engineers who go on to lead critical technology programs across the industry.

Position: Embedded Software Engineer – New Graduate Full-Time

TI's Embedded Software Engineering team is seeking talented 2026 graduates to join our full-time workforce across multiple United States locations. This role places you at the heart of embedded system development, where you will contribute to writing, testing, and optimizing firmware and low-level software that drives TI's industry-leading microcontrollers, processors, and system-on-chip (SoC) products.

As an Embedded Software Engineer at TI, you will work alongside world-class hardware and software architects to deliver robust, production-grade code that ships in millions of devices globally. This is not a theoretical role — your contributions will directly influence products used in automotive ADAS platforms, medical devices, factory automation systems, and wireless infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, debug, and optimize embedded firmware in C/C++ for TI's MSP432, MSP430, Sitara, and Tiva C Series microcontroller and processor platforms.
Collaborate with hardware design teams to validate board bring-up sequences, develop device drivers, and ensure seamless hardware-software integration during prototype and production phases.
Design and implement real-time operating system (RTOS) configurations using FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS, and SYS/BIOS, ensuring deterministic behavior and meeting hard real-time constraints.
Write and maintain comprehensive unit tests and integration tests using frameworks such as Ceedling and Unity, achieving minimum 90% code coverage on all assigned software modules.
Analyze and resolve complex debugging scenarios using JTAG emulators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and advanced debugging tools such as TI's Code Composer Studio (CCS) and IAR Embedded Workbench.
Participate in peer code reviews following MISRA C/C++ coding standards, contributing to team knowledge base and maintaining documentation in Confluence and internal wikis.
Develop and maintain build systems using CMake, GNU Make, and TI's proprietary compilation toolchains, ensuring reproducible builds across all supported targets.
Profile system performance using tools such as Valgrind, perf, and Segger SystemView, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations that reduce interrupt latency by measurable margins.
Contribute to continuous integration pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI, automating regression testing and static analysis with tools like PC-lint and Coverity.
Author technical documentation including software architecture diagrams, API references, and integration guides for internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field graduating in 2026.
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming languages, with demonstrated experience in low-level embedded development contexts.
Understanding of microcontroller architectures including ARM Cortex-M, ARM Cortex-A, and RISC-V fundamentals.
Familiarity with real-time operating system concepts including task scheduling, interrupt management, semaphores, mutexes, and message queues.
Experience with hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet at the register and driver level.
Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git, including branching strategies, merge conflict resolution, and collaborative workflows.
Exposure to Linux-based development environments, shell scripting (Bash/Zsh), and command-line debugging tools including GDB and OpenOCD.
Knowledge of Python scripting for test automation and data analysis is highly valued.
Understanding of software design patterns relevant to resource-constrained embedded systems, including state machines and event-driven architectures.
Strong analytical reasoning, systematic debugging methodology, and the ability to read and interpret schematics and hardware reference manuals.

Work Environment and Culture

TI fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and ownership. Engineers at TI are empowered to take responsibility for their projects from architecture through production release. The company maintains a hybrid work model at several U.S. sites, allowing flexibility while preserving the in-person collaboration that drives innovation. You will work in a team that values open technical debate, rigorous engineering standards, and continuous learning.

TI's internal development environment includes access to state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest evaluation modules, debug probes, and measurement equipment. The company supports active engineering communities of practice, internal technical seminars, and hackathons that encourage exploration beyond immediate project scope. Mentorship from senior engineers and technical fellows is a core part of the new graduate experience, ensuring structured growth during your first year.

Career Growth and Development

TI provides a clearly defined technical career ladder with dual advancement tracks — individual contributor and engineering management. New graduates typically progress through structured rotations during their first 18 months, gaining exposure to different product lines and engineering disciplines. The company supports ongoing education through tuition reimbursement programs, partnerships with leading universities for graduate studies, and internal training covering emerging technologies such as edge AI, functional safety (ISO 26262), and cybersecurity for embedded systems.

Eligibility and Work Authorization

This position is open to candidates with the following work authorization status in the United States:

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
OPT-EAD (Optional Practical Training Employment Authorization Document) holders
H4-EAD (H-4 Dependent Spouse Employment Authorization Document) holders
Holders of valid U.S. Work Permits
Canadian Citizens eligible for relevant U.S. work authorization

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity across its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their current resume and unofficial academic transcript for initial screening. The hiring process consists of an initial resume review, a 45-minute technical phone screening focusing on C programming and embedded fundamentals, followed by a comprehensive virtual onsite interview comprising three technical rounds (coding, system design, and debugging) and one behavioral conversation with the hiring manager. Typical time from application to offer is two to three weeks. For questions about this position or the application process, reach out directly to the recruiting team at the contact email provided.

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