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

Job Summary

Strong experience in developing, writing, and debugging embedded C code 

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  1. Experience in developing, writing, and debugging code for embedded microcontrollers and processors (ARM and MSP430, preferred);
  2. Should be an expert in C and C#, C++.
  3. Develop firmware, validate and test firmware implementation on PCB
  4. Hands-on lab experience in debugging microcontroller assemblies
  5. Work interactively with electrical engineers to select a microcontroller and optimize the microcontroller/processor interconnections.
  6. Work with systems and software engineers to test and implement firmware updates.
  7. Implement firmware coding for ultra low power battery operated MCUs / Processors. Measure system power and optimize the power consumption.
  8. Ability to adhere to coding standards, MISRA compliant coding guidelines, code static analyzers, etc.
  9. Define requirements and specifications for firmware design implementation
  10. Document firmware for release to production.

Skill Requirements

 

  1. Should be an expert in C and C#, C++.
  2. Experience with electrical lab tools (hand tools, multimeter, oscilloscope, analyzers, etc. for testing and debugging firmware in real-time on PCB.

Other Requirements

Excellent communication skills

Maximum Salary (US):  128000
Minimum Salary (US):  69000
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 223,000 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 June 2026 totaled $14.8 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.