Senior Test Lead - Functional Testing

HCL Technologies Limited; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a Senior Test Lead - Functional Testing focused on embedded medical device software. The role requires strong leadership in testing teams, deep understanding of medical device standards, and proven ability to define comprehensive test strategies for embedded systems.

Key responsibilities include leading the testing team, shaping test strategy, and ensuring full lifecycle verification across regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage embedded software testing for medical device projects.
• Define and implement test strategies, plans and procedures for embedded systems.
• Expertise in all phases of software testing life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485 and other standards.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and regulated environments.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent; strong leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the embedded software testing team for medical device projects.
• Define and implement test strategies, plans and procedures for embedded systems.
• Expertise in all Phases of SW testing Life cycle.

Skills

Embedded testing

Test strategy

Agile/Scrum

Regulatory compliance

ISTQB

Team leadership

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Test Lead - Functional Testing (184233)

Requisition ID184233-Posted10/23/2026

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Embedded Software Testing Lead to join our team focused on medical device software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems testing, a deep understanding of medical device regulations and standards, and proven leadership in managing testing teams and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the embedded software testing team for medical device projects.
• Define and implement test strategies, plans, and procedures for embedded systems.
• Expertise in all Phases of SW testing Life cycle.

Skill Requirements

• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and other relevant medical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, systems engineering, and regulatory affairs.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to Project planning/Estimation phases
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills as well as facilitation skills
• Experience or knowledge of testing complex electro-mechanical system software applications, human-machine interaction systems, or embedded systems is required.
• Writing and executing test cases ensuring that they meet provided requirements and acceptance criteria
• Ensuring consistent use of our Quality Management System tools and to document Software Verification Protocols and test results
• Follow and adhere to the best practices of software test engineering, QA practices and processes in the organization
• Provide peer review of technical and verification documents
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative agile team environment

Other Requirements

• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent.
• Team and Resource management experience.
• Exposure to cybersecurity standards for medical devices
• Experience working with and communicating ideas effectively in a multi-functional team of mechanical, software, and system engineers.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Strong hands-on experience working with robots, controllers, vision, safety networks, servo, I/O, integration, and instrumentations.