Digital Design Manager | Power Interface

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a Digital Design Manager to direct and guide a technical design function responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating USB Power Delivery (USB PD) controllers for consumer, industrial, and automotive applications. The Power Interface team contributes to USB PD controller solutions, developing high-quality, high-performance designs and new architectures using TI technologies. The role includes preparing and presenting reports on technical project outcomes and recommending actions to achieve desired results. The manager may also select, develop, and evaluate personnel to support efficient operation of the function. The Power Interface business develops analog mixed-signal ICs that provide power through USB Type-C and other protocols. Products may include an ARM M0 processor subsystem, integrated power paths, and digital designs involving 100–300K gates, ARM M0+ peripherals on an AHB bus, memory macros, and more than 500 signals at the analog/digital boundary. The role takes an active part in product definition with the system team, leads the team, and collaborates cross-functionally through product ramp to market.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant digital design experience.
Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field of study.
Strong digital design fundamentals, including clock switching and gating, synchronization, serial interfaces, and Lint and CDC analysis.
Experience with Verilog for design.
Experience with synthesis, constraints, and timing closure.
Simulation debugging capability.
Knowledge of ARM processors with an AHB interface.
Thorough understanding of digital logic design.
Ability to solve problems systematically.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Strong time management skills to enable on-time project delivery.
Ability to build strong, influential relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to take initiative and drive for results.
Experienced digital design manager capable of building a team, communicating effectively at all levels, and directing the team effectively during crisis periods.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Verilog and simulators.
Good understanding of analog functionality and exposure to analog IC design methods.
Experience with SystemVerilog.
Validation experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and guide the technical design function responsible for USB PD controller design and development.
Design, develop, modify, and evaluate USB PD controllers for consumer, industrial, and automotive applications.
Prepare and present reports outlining technical project outcomes and recommend actions to achieve desired results.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function.
Take an active role in product definition with the system team.
Drive the team and collaborate with cross-functional teams through ramp to market.
Build and lead a team, communicate effectively at all levels, and direct the team during crisis periods.
Proactively identify high-priority, high-risk items that can be mitigated and planned for.