HCLTech · 1 day ago
Firmware Test Engineer
HCLTech is looking for a highly talented, self-motivated and Experienced Firmware Test Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. The role involves designing and developing Basic Software and SoC-level components for automotive ECUs, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration with safety-critical systems.
Responsibilities
Design and develop Basic Software (BSW) and SoC‑level components for automotive ECUs
Develop, configure, and optimize Board Support Packages (BSPs) for various automotive SoCs
Implement, customize, and optimize low-level drivers for communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, and interrupt controllers
Perform embedded OS bring‑up (Linux, FreeRTOS, RTOS), including kernel configuration, device trees, and bootloader customization
Conduct SoC-level debugging and issue resolution using tools such as JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Collaborate with cross-functional automotive teams to ensure robust integration with ADAS, Autonomous Driving, IVI, and safety-critical systems
Apply embedded security best practices and support implementation of secure boot, encryption, and authentication mechanisms
Work within CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, code analysis, testing, and deployment for embedded software
Analyze SoC architectures from vendors like Renesas, TI, Intel, Qualcomm , and tailor BSW design to platform specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in BSW and SoC software design for automotive applications
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded programming
Proven experience in SoC integration, BSP development, and low-level driver implementation
Solid understanding of SoC architectures, peripheral interfaces, and device drivers
Experience with embedded operating systems such as Linux, FreeRTOS, RTOS
Strong familiarity with tools such as Git, Make/CMake, and debugging tools like JTAG, GDB
Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience with autonomous driving platforms or In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) architecture
Knowledge of embedded system security (authentication, secure boot, access control)
Benefits
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Life
Accidental death & dismemberment
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan
10 days of paid time off per year
10 paid holidays per year
Company
HCLTech
HCLTech is a global IT company offering digital, engineering, and cloud solutions partnering with businesses for transformation.
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Funding
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$220MKey Investors
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2008-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $220M
2000-01-06IPO
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