Embedded System Engineer

HCLTech; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an Embedded System Engineer to drive innovation in embedded software development. This full-time position involves designing and optimizing software for embedded systems, primarily using C/C++. Ideal candidates will possess a robust background in Linux kernel architecture and bootloader development, ensuring high-performance system integration. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to overcome low-level debugging challenges and enhance system reliability.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel architecture and boot process.
• Proven experience with bootloader development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software components.
• Work on Linux kernel internals and system initialization.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams for platform bring-up.

Skills

C/C++

Linux kernel architecture

bootloader development

Yocto Project

hypervisors

low-level debugging

secure boot

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

This range is provided by HCLTech. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$92,000.00/yr - $141,000.00/yr

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Talent Acquisition Lead - Engineering and R&D Services at HCLTech

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Embedded System Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Embedded System Engineer

Job ID: 1569274BR

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software components in C/C++, with a focus on bootloaders and system bring-up.
• Work on Linux kernel internals, analyze and modify kernel boot sequences, and manage system initialization processes.
• Develop and maintain support for Fast Boot, Slim Bootloader, or similar minimal boot frameworks for embedded systems.
• Customize and integrate Yocto Linux for specific target hardware.
• Implement and troubleshoot virtualization solutions using hypervisors like ACRN, QNX, or KVM.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to support platform bring-up and debug low-level issues.
• Drive performance tuning, system diagnostics, and root cause analysis for early boot failures and hardware interface issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel architecture, boot process, and system internals.
• Proven experience with bootloader development (e.g., U-Boot, Slim Bootloader, or Fast Boot techniques).
• Experience working with Yocto Project and building custom Linux distributions for embedded platforms.
• Hands-on experience with hypervisors such as ACRN, QNX, or KVM.
• Deep familiarity with hardware bring-up, low-level debugging (JTAG, UART), and board support packages (BSPs).
• Knowledge of secure boot, trusted boot, and firmware-level security mechanisms is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-core SoCs and ARM/x86 architectures.
• Understanding of Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) or secure firmware (e.g., Intel TXT, TPM, UEFI).
• Familiarity with industrial, automotive, or telecom domains is advantageous.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $92000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $141000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, 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.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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