Embedded Networking Engineer

Senior Technical Lead – Embedded Networking (C++ / Linux)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Technical Lead – Embedded Networking to lead and mentor a team working on high‑performance, user‑space C++ applications running on embedded Linux platforms. This role focuses on networked services, long‑running daemons, IPC, and media streaming applications, with no kernel or driver development involvement.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on expertise in C/C++ on Linux, strong networking fundamentals, and experience building reliable, production‑grade services for embedded environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers working on embedded networking solutions, improving code quality, scalability, and overall productivity.
• Perform in‑depth code reviews for C++ and Linux user‑space applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and memory‑safe design.
• Design, build, and support multi‑process, long‑running Linux services and daemons, including systemd unit configuration, startup sequencing, monitoring, and recovery behavior.
• Actively participate in technical design discussions, architectural reviews, and feasibility assessments, identifying risks and recommending optimal technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, while contributing to accurate technical estimates.
• Prepare and share regular project status updates, proactively identifying risks and supporting timely resolution of technical escalations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with C and C++ development on Linux, including:
• Multi‑process / multi‑threaded applications
• IPC mechanisms
• Performance profiling and memory debugging
• Solid understanding of Linux user‑space service development, including systemd, journald logging, and service lifecycle management.
• Strong networking fundamentals, including:
• TCP/UDP, TLS
• DHCP/DNS
• REST/HTTP at the application layer
• Message brokers such as MQTT (topic design, QoS, tuning, client behavior)
• Experience with GStreamer and audio/video pipelines, including RTP streaming, codec integration, and playback troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of deploying and running C++ applications on embedded Linux targets, including:
• Image packaging and configuration management
• On‑device logging and diagnostics
• Behavior across power cycles and network transitions
• Comfortable working in a cross‑compile environment, using Git/SVN source control and ticket‑driven workflows.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and stakeholder teams.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience leading or owning technical modules within embedded or networking products
• Exposure to large‑scale or production embedded systems with uptime and reliability requirements

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $ 88,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $ 124,000 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.

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 (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.