Design Lead
United States
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Job Description
Design Lead
San Jose, California

Job Summary

We are currently looking for qualified candidates to fill a Diagnostic Software Engineer position based in the US

Key Responsibilities

Diagnostics software development for the HW

Skill Requirements

  • Proficiency in C programming.
  • Experience in the development, bring-up, and validation of device drivers and diagnostic tests (specifically Linux drivers).
  • Experience in hardware bring-up, debugging, and testing of embedded system devices.
  • Working knowledge of bus protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and PCIe.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of multitasking operating systems and hardware interface bring-up.
  • Strong background in diagnostic software development for routers and switches.
  • Proven experience working in cross-functional teams (product design, board bring-up, test/integration, and production).
  • Experience troubleshooting software defects from kernel modules to applications.
  • Experience with Layer 2/3 network protocols.
  • Proficiency in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB.

Other Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3 to 5+ years of experience in embedded systems or Linux driver development.
Maximum Salary (US):  108000
Minimum Salary (US):  71000
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.