Senior Technical Specialist
India
Job Description
Senior Technical Specialist
Bangaloresouth, Karnataka

Job Summary

To conceptualize, design and deliver product / sustenance delivery through the team as per defined scope,by adopting industry-leading practices, thus contributing significantly to the advancement and success of the project.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role (SME + People Leader) responsible for driving end-to-end embedded development across firmware, software, integration, and validation, while actively contributing to coding, debugging, and architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. To architect, design and develop (through Team) solution for product/project & sustenance delivery 
2. To support as an Subject Matter Expert
3. To ensure knowledge up-gradation and work with new technologies so that the solution is current and meets quality standards and the client requirements
4. Ensuring a sufficient pool of skilled professionals in the designated technology, through activities such as conducting interviews, providing training sessions and offering mentorship.
5. To gather specifications and deliver solutions to the client organization based on understanding of a domain or technology.
6. To support competency development with envisioning and articulating propositions. 
7. To recommend client value creation initiatives and implement industry best practices (on specific technology/product)

8. Lead embedded firmware & software development (Bare-metal / RTOS / Linux-based systems)

9. Drive software architecture, design, and integration across system layersWork on appliance domain use cases – thermal control & motor control systems

10. Interpret and integrate Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink) into firmwarePerform hands-on coding, debugging, and root cause analysis

11. Own end-to-end lifecycle delivery (requirements → development → testing → release) 

12. Oversee IoT/connectivity integration and HMI (QT/QML) where applicable Drive testing & automation frameworks (Python, embedded validation)

13. Manage and mentor a 30+ member cross-functional teamAct as primary technical interface with customer and stakeholders

Skill Requirements

Must-Have Skills

  • Strong experience in:
    • Embedded Firmware (Bare-metal & RTOS)
    • Embedded C / C++
    • Embedded Linux / Ubuntu
  • Expertise in:
    • BSP, device drivers, HW-SW integration
    • Communication protocols (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN/Ethernet)
    • Hands-on exposure to:
    • Appliance domain systems
    • Thermal control / motor control applications
  • Knowledge of:
    • Model-Based Development (MATLAB/Simulink)
  • Strong skills in:
    • Debugging, system-level analysis, and coding best practices

Other Requirements

  1. 12–18 years in embedded firmware/software development
  2. Proven experience managing 20–30+ engineers
  3. Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management experience
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.

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