Senior Technical Lead
United States
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Job Description
Senior Technical Lead
King, Washington

Job Summary

Join our team to develop, validate, and automate embedded firmware testing for cutting-edge devices. You’ll enhance our Python-based automation framework, integrate hardware/software components, and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless validation and lab operations.



Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and test scripts for embedded firmware validation.
  • Build automated test cases for subsystems like battery, power, thermal, radio, sensors, and communication interfaces.
  • Create and maintain PowerShell/Python utilities for device provisioning, deployment, and lab setup.
  • Debug firmware, analyze logs, and provide actionable insights for hardware/software issues.
  • Manage and enhance Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines using YAML templates and reusable configurations.
  • Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and test teams to ensure high-quality test coverage.
  • Document test plans, automation workflows, and results to maintain process traceability.
  • Support lab automation improvements, device flashing, and remote testing workflows.

Skill Requirements

  • Education: BE/B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • Experience: 3–7 years in firmware validation, test automation, or embedded systems.

  • Technical Skills (Must-Have)

    • Python (Advanced): Framework development, test automation, unittest and log parsing.
    • PowerShell scripting: Deployment automation, provisioning, and lab setup.
    • C/C++ (Intermediate): Firmware fundamentals, embedded device communication, and debugging.
    • Rust (Basic/Preferred): Exposure to embedded or systems-level programming.
    • Test automation frameworks: Custom Python frameworks, Robot Framework, or similar.
    • Hardware integration: Hands-on with MCUs, SWD/JTAG, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, sensors, and power subsystems.
    • Data handling: XML, JSON parsing, and structured logging for test automation.
    • CI/CD expertise: Azure DevOps pipelines, YAML automation, deployment strategies.
    • Version control: Git branching, pull requests, and code review workflows.

Other Requirements

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with remote lab management and hardware deployment automation.
  • Familiarity with SSH-based frameworks for device control.
  • Understanding of subsystem-level validation for power, thermal, wireless, and sensors.
  • Exposure to CFU (Component Firmware Update) workflows and integration into automation.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based test infrastructure and distributed testing environments.
  • Experience working with multi-site global engineering teams.

 
Maximum Salary (US):  121000
Minimum Salary (US):  79000
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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.