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Lead Software Engineer - RTOS Lead
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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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
Qualifications
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.
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. Please find our country-specific benefits here
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.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
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.
Job Info
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Job Identification25009764
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Job CategoryInformation Technology
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Posting Date03/18/2026, 07:30 AM
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Degree LevelBachelor's Degree
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Locations2,3rd and 4th Floors, Bengaluru, KA, 560093, IN
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ECL/GTC RequiredYes
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