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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

HCL America Inc.
Boulder, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 218,000 people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. ( )

The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you ll thrive in, then you re in the right place.

We are looking for a highly talented and self- motivated [Senior Embedded Software Engineer] to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: [Senior Embedded Software Engineer]

Job ID: (82148)

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Boulder, CO (Onsite)

Job Description Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Onsite)- Colorado, Boulder/Lafayette

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems development, Linux-based environments, and digital signal processing (DSP). The ideal candidate will bring 10 years (10 to15 Years) of hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing complex embedded software solutions for resourceconstrained, realtime systems. This is an onsite role requiring close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

Must-Have Skills

  • Yocto / BitBake experience for building custom Linux distributions.
  • Linux kernel driver development and low-level system debugging.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement advanced embedded software components using C and modern OOP principles.
  • Develop and maintain multi-process, multi-threaded applications on Linux platforms.
  • Build and customize embedded Linux systems using Yocto Project, BitBake recipes, and kernel-level components.
  • Design, optimize, and deploy Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms for real-time embedded environments.
  • Optimize algorithms for memory- and CPU-constrained embedded platforms to meet stringent performance requirements.
  • Work closely with DSP hardware/software toolchains for integration, performance tuning, and verification.
  • Implement and debug Linux kernel drivers, board bring-up, and hardware-software integration.
  • Utilize strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with target-side tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, etc.
  • Develop software adhering to the requirements and constraints of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and QA to deliver robust and scalable embedded solutions.

    Pay and Benefits

    Pay Range Minimum: $91000 per hour or $XX,XXX per year

    Pay Range Maximum: $XX,XXX per year or $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 for investigation.

    A candidate s pay within the range will depend on their 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

Salary : $91,000 - $141,000

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