Career Accelerator Program - Digital Design Engineer (Bachelors)
Texas InstrumentsJob Title
Career Accelerator Program - Digital Design Engineer (Bachelors)
Role Summary
Entry-level digital IC design role within Texas Instruments' Career Accelerator Program (CAP). The role focuses on architecture, design, modeling and verification of digital circuits and processor subsystems, including 64-bit DSP/CPU, MMU and multicore shared memory/cache systems.
The role includes formal training, on-the-job learning, and exposure to related functions such as design verification and analog design.
Experience Level
Entry-level — new graduate / early career. Intended for recent graduates and participants in the CAP (suitable for candidates with approximately 0–2 years of professional experience).
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include technical design, verification and collaboration across teams.
- Define, design, model and verify digital circuits to meet performance, power, cost and schedule targets.
- Architect and implement processor subsystems (64-bit DSP/CPU cores, MMU, multicore shared memory and cache coherence).
- Develop and verify CPU simulators, ISA features, and vector processor functionality.
- Perform high-level architecture trade-off analysis to inform design decisions.
- Participate in design reviews and prepare required design and product documentation.
- Supervise/coordinate IC layouts and characterize prototypes; develop test specifications and work with test/product engineering for releases.
- Develop behavioral models and support verification activities.
Requirements
The posting's only stated hard prerequisites are educational (see Education Requirements). The employer will not sponsor work authorization for this position; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Work authorization: Texas Instruments will not sponsor applicants for visas or work authorization for this position (must be eligible to work in the U.S.).
- Program participation: Willingness to participate in the Career Accelerator Program and associated training.
- Collaborative skills: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and establish relationships with stakeholders.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving: Analytical mindset and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Personal traits (preferred): Initiative, time-management, and drive for results (listed as preferred qualifications).
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum cumulative GPA specified: 3.0/4.0. (The posting indicates degree-level expectation for new graduates; no alternative-equivalent-experience language was provided.)
About the Company
Company: Texas Instruments
Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.
