Senior Technical Lead - C, Embedded Linux

HCL Technologies Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in India seeks a Senior Technical Lead specialized in C and Embedded Linux to provide technical leadership across embedded software projects. You will design, implement, and maintain high-performance Linux-based solutions for multiprocessor hardware.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on embedded Linux experience, kernel or driver development, and strong debugging skills with tools like GDB/OpenOCD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical embedded Linux development/debug experience.
• Experience coding architecture-level code or device drivers in C for multiprocessor kernels with upstream involvement.
• Upstream development on Linux or BSD; strong C/C++ and basic assembly concepts.
• Experience debugging complex multicore systems with debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining embedded Linux solutions.
• Lead architecture-level code and driver development for multiprocessor systems.
• Ensure high performance and reliability of embedded software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in upstream activities.

Skills

Embedded Linux development

C kernel/driver coding

Multicore/multithreaded systems

Upstream development

Tools

GDB

OpenOCD

Lauterbach

Job description

Senior Technical Lead - C, Embedded Linux India

Job Summary

The Senior Technical Lead in c,embedded Linux will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in developing embedded Linux solutions. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining embedded software systems while ensuring high performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• 5 + years practical experience in embedded Linux development/debug.
• Experience developing architecture-level code or device drivers in C for multiprocessor, multithreaded open-source kernels such as Linux or BSD, with upstream involvement
• Proven experience with upstream development on high-level operating systems such as Linux Strong C or C++ programming experience, basic assembly level programmingKnowledge of basic Operating System concepts (e.g. virtual memory, interrupt handling, privilege levels)
• Experience debugging complex multicore systems, experience with debugging tools (GDB, OpenOCD, Lauterbach)

Skill Requirements

• 5 + years practical experience in embedded Linux development/debug.
• Experience developing architecture-level code or device drivers in C for multiprocessor, multithreaded open-source kernels such as Linux or BSD, with upstream involvement
• Proven experience with upstream development on high-level operating systems such as Linux Strong C or C++ programming experience, basic assembly level programmingKnowledge of basic Operating System concepts (e.g. virtual memory, interrupt handling, privilege levels)
• Experience debugging complex multicore systems, experience with debugging tools (GDB, OpenOCD, Lauterbach)

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 2026totaled $14.8billion.