Full Description

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

Job Title: Firmware Test Engineer

Job ID: 55383

Position Type: Fulltime

Location: Auburn Hills, MI Core Responsibilities Design and develop Basic Software (BSW) and SoC‑level components for automotive ECUs. Develop, configure, and optimize Board Support Packages (BSPs) for various automotive SoCs. Implement, customize, and optimize low-level drivers for communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, and interrupt controllers. Perform embedded OS bring‑up (Linux, FreeRTOS, RTOS), including kernel configuration, device trees, and bootloader customization. Conduct SoC-level debugging and issue resolution using tools such as JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Collaborate with cross-functional automotive teams to ensure robust integration with ADAS, Autonomous Driving, IVI, and safety-critical systems. Apply embedded security best practices and support implementation of secure boot, encryption, and authentication mechanisms. Work within CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, code analysis, testing, and deployment for embedded software. Analyze SoC architectures from vendors like Renesas, TI, Intel, Qualcomm, and tailor BSW design to platform specifications. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). 8+ years of experience in BSW and SoC software design for automotive applications. Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded programming. Proven experience in SoC integration, BSP development, and low-level driver implementation. Solid understanding of SoC architectures, peripheral interfaces, and device drivers. Experience with embedded operating systems such as Linux, FreeRTOS, RTOS. Strong familiarity with tools such as Git, Make/CMake, and debugging tools like JTAG, GDB. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities. Experience with autonomous driving platforms or In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) architecture is a plus. Knowledge of embedded system security (authentication, secure boot, access control).

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $71000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $108000 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 secure@hcltech.com 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.