Senior Design Lead
India
Job Description
Senior Design Lead
Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

1.    Validation Engineer
Required
•    3+ years of experience in validation and test development for embedded systems
•    Design, implement, and maintain test plans and test cases for embedded software
•    Experience in Independently understanding and following test strategy, test plan, and test specification.
•     Experience with CI/CD platforms, pipeline development, and automation
•    Knowledge of Jenkins administration and maintenance
•    Python scripting experience
•    Perform functional, regression, and integration testing of low level drivers, middleware, and example applications.
•    Execute tests on real hardware as well as in simulated or pre silicon environments, where applicable.
•    Analyse test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to debug and resolve defects.
•    Contribute to improving test coverage, test automation, and test infrastructure.
•    Validate software behaviour across different MCU variants, boards, and configurations.
•    Ensure delivered software meets quality, reliability, and maintainability expectations.
•    Document test results clearly and communicate findings across teams.
•    Working knowledge of GIT or similar version control systems.
•    Experience troubleshooting test environments
•    Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments
•    Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have
•    Skilled in usage of AI tools to increase self-efficiency
•    Knowledge of cryptography
•    Development using NXP products MCUXpresso SDK, BSPs, or low level drivers.
•    Realtime operating systems in embedded environments.
•    Automotive or industrial quality standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO 26262).

Key Responsibilities

1.    Validation Engineer
Required
•    3+ years of experience in validation and test development for embedded systems
•    Design, implement, and maintain test plans and test cases for embedded software
•    Experience in Independently understanding and following test strategy, test plan, and test specification.
•     Experience with CI/CD platforms, pipeline development, and automation
•    Knowledge of Jenkins administration and maintenance
•    Python scripting experience
•    Perform functional, regression, and integration testing of low level drivers, middleware, and example applications.
•    Execute tests on real hardware as well as in simulated or pre silicon environments, where applicable.
•    Analyse test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to debug and resolve defects.
•    Contribute to improving test coverage, test automation, and test infrastructure.
•    Validate software behaviour across different MCU variants, boards, and configurations.
•    Ensure delivered software meets quality, reliability, and maintainability expectations.
•    Document test results clearly and communicate findings across teams.
•    Working knowledge of GIT or similar version control systems.
•    Experience troubleshooting test environments
•    Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments
•    Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have
•    Skilled in usage of AI tools to increase self-efficiency
•    Knowledge of cryptography
•    Development using NXP products MCUXpresso SDK, BSPs, or low level drivers.
•    Realtime operating systems in embedded environments.
•    Automotive or industrial quality standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO 26262).

Skill Requirements

Other Requirements

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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 230,000 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 September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.