Technical Specialist

HCLTech; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in North Reading, MA is seeking a Technical Specialist to design, develop, and maintain C/C++ software for Linux-based and embedded systems. The role involves debugging complex hardware/software integrations, implementing modern practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has strong C/C++ skills for embedded and system-level applications, experience with multithreading, and familiarity with scripting in Python for automation and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in design, development, and maintenance of C/C++ software for embedded and Linux-based systems.
• Ability to debug complex hardware/software integration and multithreaded applications.
• Proficiency with Python for automation, testing, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication to explain technical issues, project status, and risks to peers, managers, and customers.
• Experience implementing Agile software development practices like story planning, bug tracking, release planning, and sprint retrospectives.
• Proficiency in C and C++ software development for embedded and system-level applications.
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues and multithreaded applications.
• Familiarity with embedded interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or similar technologies.
• Availability to work from our North Reading, MA office five days per week.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded systems

Linux

Multithreading

Python scripting

Agile development

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technical Specialist (182390)

Requisition ID182390-Posted10/26/2026

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions in C and C++ for Linux-based and embedded systems.
• Debug and optimize complex hardware/software integration issues across system- and board-level components.
• Contribute to software quality and engineering efficiency through modern software development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues, project status, and risks to peers, managers, and customers.
• Experience implementing Agile software development practices like story planning, bug tracking, release planning, and sprint retrospectives.
• Proficiency in C and C++ software development for embedded and system-level applications.
• Experience debugging complex hardware/software integration issues and multithreaded applications.
• Experience with embedded communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or similar technologies.
• Availability to work from our North Reading, Massachusetts office five days per week.

Skill Requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions in C and C++ for Linux-based and embedded systems.
• Debug and optimize complex hardware/software integration issues across system- and board-level components.
• Contribute to software quality and engineering efficiency through modern software development practices.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation, testing, and tooling.
• Experience in test, instrumentation, and automation domains.