Technical Lead - Embedded C Development
China
Job Description
Technical Lead - Embedded C Development
Shanghai, Shanghai

Job Summary

Responsible for 
Firmware configuration and maintenance for new and existing products:
• Target creation for new products in our code bases
• Firmware maintenance to adapt for new products, features and requirements
• Firmware validation to ensure operability on new products
• Firmware environment is C and similar to the open source EDK2 code base
Firmware builds and releases:
• Perform daily builds as needed for product builds
• Publish release notes about release availability and changes
Issue triage and resolution or escalation:
• Screen all incoming issues related to product
• Initial triage, debug and resolution of straightforward issues updating code base as needed
• Escalate more major issues to internal developers as needed
• Prioritize and escalate any issues that have potential to block an upcoming build
• Document all issue activity in a timely manner
• Support FA activity onsite in the factory which includes reproducing issues at stations or in the 
factory labs, capturing additional debug info such as logs and signal traces, and testing/validating 
EBs. 
Test script adaptation and maintenance:
• Support factory test stations and factory related teams with test script maintenance as needed
• Create new scripts to support new testing requirements as needed
• Scripting is typically done in Lua or Python
Cross-functional communication and reporting including daily meetings with China factory teams 
during build prep:
• Be primary point of contact for cross-functional team communication
• Primary teams we interact with include factory build teams, factory test stations, electrical 
engineering teams, other device firmware teams, and program management
• Attend and provide status at daily build prep meetings for several weeks prior to the start of a build
• Prioritize and escalate any Diags issues that have potential to block builds

Key Responsibilities

Firmware development, triage issues and provide fix

Skill Requirements

 Engineering experience: 2-5 years
• BS Computer Engineering or relevant work experience (MS is a plus)
• Low level embedded C firmware experience and its interaction with hardware
• Effective communication skills
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• Software development experience is desired
• Good debug skills
• Python and/or Lua scripting experience
• Ability to drive issues, track tasks, and evaluate priorities on a regular basis
• Understanding of hardware design and familiarity with various protocols such as I2C, SPI, USB, 
etc
• Ability to understand schematics
• Good multitasking capabilities to handle frequent context switches
• Travel to factory for build support
Nice to have:
• Any exposure to UEFI or EDK2
• Familiar with Git or other source control systems
• Exposure to working with contract manufacturers
• MacOS and iOS knowledge and experience 
• USB driver development experience

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 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.