Test Lead

HCLTech; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in California is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Software Engineer to lead software architecture for robotic and automation systems. You will work across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains to drive integration, bring-up, and fleet deployment.

The role emphasizes C++/Python development, ROS/ROS2 ecosystems, Linux environments, and containerized deployment with Docker. Collaboration with diverse engineering teams is essential for successful API definitions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Hands-on ROS/ROS 2 experience.
• Experience with Linux environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with robot motion control and sensor fusion.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software architectures for robotic systems using C++ and Python in Linux environments.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain ROS/ROS 2 packages, nodes, and middleware for real-time control, sensor integration, teleoperation, and communication protocols.
• Build containerized applications using Docker and establish CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment to remote robot fleets.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, software debugging, and joint software-hardware validation during prototype bring-up.
• Perform root cause analysis of system bugs, software regressions, and performance bottlenecks across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to define API specs, sensor/actuator interface requirements, and power/communication data flows.
• Support secondary hardware tasks as needed, including basic prototype assembly, sensor wiring verification, and hardware interface debugging using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Produce clean, well-documented code, unit tests, technical reporting, and system architecture documentation.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

ROS/ROS 2

Linux experience

CI/CD pipelines

Hardware-software interfacing

Telemetry/teleoperation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or Mechatronics

Tools

ROS / ROS 2

Linux

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Serial/CAN protocols

Job description

Career Opportunities: Test Lead (190490)

Requisition ID190490-Posted11/06/2026

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Mechatronics Software Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. This role is focused primarily on software architecture, control algorithms, middleware, and system-level software integration for complex robotic and automated systems, with secondary responsibilities in hardware interface and bring-up. You will drive software development from early conceptual ideation through to system integration and fleet deployment, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software architectures for robotic and electromechanical systems using C++ and Python in Linux environments.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain ROS / ROS 2 packages, nodes, and middleware for real-time control, sensor integration, teleoperation, and communication protocols.
• Implement software for integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) robots, mobile platforms, and custom robotic manipulators via proprietary APIs and SDKs.
• Build containerized applications using Docker and establish CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, build verification, and deployment to remote robot fleets.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, software debugging, and joint software-hardware validation during prototype bring-up.
• Perform root cause analysis of system bugs, software regressions, and performance bottlenecks across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to define API specs, sensor/actuator interface requirements, and power/communication data flows.
• Support secondary hardware tasks as needed, including basic prototype assembly, sensor wiring verification, and hardware interface debugging using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Produce clean, well-documented code, unit tests, technical reporting, and system architecture documentation.

Skill Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, Mechatronics.

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python programming.
• Extensive hands-on experience with ROS / ROS 2 (Robot Operating System).
• Deep familiarity with Linux environments, and modern CI/CD deployment pipelines for remote robot fleets.
• Experience with robot motion control, kinematics, state estimation, sensor fusion, and teleoperation interfaces.
• Experience integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) robots and hardware sensors using proprietary APIs, SDKs, serial/CAN protocols, and network interfaces.
• Working knowledge of electromechanical systems (motors, actuators, sensors, PCB interactions) to effectively collaborate with hardware teams and assist in bring-up.
• Experience with basic hardware troubleshooting tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes) and prototype assembly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.