Digital IC Design Engineer

Job Title

Digital IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

The Digital IC Design Engineer will define, design, model and verify digital circuits and system components for TI products, including 64-bit DSP processors, MMU and heterogeneous multicore shared memory and cache systems. The role involves architecture analysis, implementation oversight, simulation/model development and verification to meet performance, power, cost and schedule targets.

This position sits on a product development engineering team collaborating with system engineering, business stakeholders, layout and test teams to drive silicon from specification through prototype characterization and product release.

Experience Level

Mid-level engineer. The posting does not state specific years of experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include technical design, verification, and cross-functional coordination to deliver digital IC products.

• Architect, design, model and verify digital circuits to meet performance, power, cost and schedule requirements.
• Define and implement CPU/DSP processor blocks, MMU, and multicore shared memory/cache subsystems and related interfaces.
• Develop and maintain behavioral models and CPU simulators; contribute to ISA and vector processor architecture work.
• Provide high-level architecture trade-off analysis and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and produce design and product documentation.
• Supervise IC layout activities to maintain performance objectives.
• Characterize prototypes, develop test specifications, and coordinate with test/product engineering for releases.

Requirements

Must-have technical capabilities and professional attributes, with preferred skills noted.

• Must-have: Practical experience in digital IC design, modeling and verification; ability to create and drive behavioral models and system-level analysis.
• Must-have: Ability to collaborate with system engineering, layout, test and business teams.
• Preferred: Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes, take initiative, manage time effectively, and deliver on project schedules.
• Note: Texas Instruments will not sponsor applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field. Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is listed as a minimum requirement.

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.