Career Accelerator Program - Digital IC Design & DV Engineer

Job Title

Career Accelerator Program - Digital IC Design & DV Engineer

Role Summary

Entry-level digital IC design engineer participating in Texas Instruments' Career Accelerator Program (CAP). The role is on the Precision ADC product team working on high-performance delta-sigma ADCs and sensor AFEs; primary focus areas include RTL design, design verification, digital architecture, silicon debug, and cross-functional collaboration.

Experience Level

Entry-level (new graduates and early-career engineers). Typical experience: 0–2 years.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Derive digital design requirements from system specifications and close spec gaps with systems teams.
• Develop digital architectures (e.g., filter design, ARM core integration), A/D control and interfaces, and DFT approaches.
• Own RTL design and design verification (DV) activities, including technical ownership, schedule planning, and tracking.
• Lead and participate in design reviews; create required design, verification, and product documentation.
• Improve design methodologies and collaborate with Design Automation to upgrade tools and flows.
• Support test and validation teams with test plan generation and reviews; participate in silicon debug, characterization, and qualification support.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred skills (education summarized below).

• Must-have: Familiarity with RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with digital design or verification through projects or internships.
• Nice-to-have: Scripting experience (Python); experience with filter design, ARM integration, DFT, or design automation tools.
• Interpersonal: Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, ability to learn quickly, initiative, and time-management skills.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field with coursework and projects in Digital IC design and/or Verification. Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0/4.0. Preferred: Master's degree in a related field.

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.