Staff Software Engineer
HCLTech • Remote, India • Hybrid • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
HCLTech is expanding its Software Engineering charter in Remote, India with the addition of a Staff Software Engineer. Operating within a hybrid delivery model at the Remote (India) hub, this experienced professional mandate centers on distributed application services and resilient API gateways while strengthening high-throughput data processing engines and customer-facing product modules.
In day-to-day execution, the Staff Software Engineer partners closely with product managers, principal architects, and QA automation pods to translate quarterly business priorities into clean, production-hardened code with automated unit and integration test coverage. You will leverage Git, Docker & Kubernetes and Modern Cloud Stacks (AWS/Azure/GCP) alongside core competencies in System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD to maintain high operational rigor.
The Staff Software Engineer position at HCLTech (Remote) carries an annual CTC range of ₹9L – ₹15L per annum (approx. ₹75,000 – ₹1,25,000 per month gross), benchmarked to experienced professional standards in Software Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and scale mission-critical software solutions and distributed systems for HCLTech.
- Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, and QA teams to define scalable architecture patterns.
- Champion engineering excellence through thorough code reviews, unit testing, and continuous deployment.
- Drive performance tuning, latency optimization, and robust API design.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 3–6 years of hands-on professional experience in relevant domain.
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in engineering or relevant academic discipline.
- Proven track record in driving scalable results, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and exceptional communication skills.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling high-throughput data processing engines and customer-facing product modules within Software Engineering teams in Remote or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, Git, Docker & Kubernetes and Modern Cloud Stacks (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD, Agile Execution, TypeScript / Java / Python, Microservices, REST & GraphQL APIs
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹9L - ₹15L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 3 - 6 Years (Mid Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹9 Lakhs and ₹15 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹75,000 – ₹1,25,000/month) based on interview performance, System Design & Cloud Architecture depth, and 3 to 6 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at HCLTech.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Insurance • Flexible Work / Remote Options • Annual Performance Bonus • Learning & Development Stipend • Stock Options / Wellness Benefits
Work Location & Regional Hub — Remote, India (Hybrid)
This Staff Software Engineer opening is based in Remote, India under a Hybrid work arrangement. Candidates located in Remote or willing to operate from the Remote regional corridor will collaborate directly with HCLTech's Software Engineering unit during standard Indian business hours.
About HCLTech — Company Profile & Details
HCLTech is a verified employer operating within the Software Engineering and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Remote, India. Known for structured execution across distributed application services and resilient API gateways, HCLTech partners with product managers, principal architects, and QA automation pods to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for experienced professional professionals.
Industry / Practice: Software Engineering • Regional Hub: Remote, India, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Staff Software Engineer at HCLTech
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 3 to 6 years of progressive experience and availability for the Remote (Hybrid) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with HCLTech's Software Engineering hiring panel focused on clean, production-hardened code with automated unit and integration test coverage and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with HCLTech leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Remote, and the ₹9L – ₹15L / yr compensation package.