ABOUT WIND RIVER Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability. Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company’s software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We’ve achieved recent 5G milestones including the world’s first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone. The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world. YOUR ROLE As an Engineer of kernel, you will support the development of kernel components for the Linux operating system, assisting in implementation, testing, and debugging while working closely with experienced engineers to build your skills in system-level development.In your daily job you will: Development & ImplementationDevelop and maintain embedded Linux systems softwareImplement features, bug fixes, and enhancementsWrite clean, maintainable code following team standardsDebug and resolve technical issuesWrite unit tests and contribute to test coverageCode Quality & ReviewFollow coding standards and best practicesParticipate in code reviews and provide constructive feedbackRefactor code to improve quality and maintainabilityDocument code and technical designsEnsure code meets quality and performance requirementsTeam CollaborationWork collaboratively with team membersParticipate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectivesCommunicate progress and blockers effectivelyShare knowledge and learn from teammatesContribute to team process improvementsInnovation & Research Lead research and development of new technologies Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends Drive proof-of-concept and prototype development Contribute to open source projects and communities Publish technical papers and present at conferences Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with product management on technical roadmap Engage with customers on technical requirements and solutions Work with sales and support on technical pre-sales and escalations Interface with executive leadership on technical strategy Partner with other engineering teams on cross-cutting initiatives Technical Areas of Focus Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:Eagerness to learn: Willingness to grow in one or more of kernel sustaining, BSP, feature development, user space, systems, or tool chain with mentorship and trainingFoundational technical ability: Ability to read and write C/C++, use Git, follow build and test procedures, and debug with guidanceCollaboration: Ability to work in a distributed team across US, Romania, and India, ask questions, and communicate progress and blockers clearlyKernel SustainingAssist with applying security patches and CVE-related fixes under guidanceHelp backport patches and run kernel build and test proceduresLearn kernel subsystems, drivers, and debugging (e.g., kgdb, ftrace) with mentorshipValidate kernel changes on supported platforms and document resultsBoard Support PackagesMaintain and update BSP configurations and device tree snippets with directionSupport hardware bring-up and validation; run BSP test proceduresLearn bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), device trees, and hardware documentationDocument BSP changes and hardware requirementsFeature DevelopmentImplement well-scoped parts of new features from specifications and design docsWrite and run tests for new functionality; update user-facing or developer documentationParticipate in feature design and estimation discussions to learn the processTest features on assigned platforms and report issues HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 3+ years of software engineering experience 3+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming Ability to drive a project end-to-end, from concept and requirements through implementation, delivery, and releaseStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to thrive as an exceptional team player who works well in collaborative environmentsSelf-motivated, fast learner with a demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologiesTechnical Skills Experience with C/C++ and systems programming Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture Experience with embedded systems and real-time systems knowledge of system design, architecture, and patterns Experience with multiple build systems and toolchains Experience in debugging complex system-level issues Understanding of security, performance, and reliability principles Domain Expertise Linux kernel development and architecture Embedded systems design and development System software architecture and design Compiler toolchains and build systems Device drivers and hardware abstraction layers Security, safety, and reliability engineering Innovation & Impact Track record of technical innovation and impact Contributions to open source projects (preferred) Technical publications or conference presentations (preferred) Patents or technical achievements (preferred) Preferred Qualifications Experience in Yocto Project and contributions Significant open source contributions (Linux kernel, etc.) Experience in safety-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, medical) Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C, etc.) Experience with formal methods and verification Key Performance Indicators Technical strategy and architecture impact Innovation and new technology adoption Mentoring and technical development of others Technical problem resolution and system improvements Customer and partner technical engagement Open source contributions and industry recognition BENEFITS - CanadaWorkplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work.Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance.Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage.Matching RRSP.Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance.Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through Unmind.Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship in order to perform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries: Belarus; Burma; China; Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Syria; Venezuela; Afghanistan; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Cyprus; Democratic Republic of Congo; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Haiti; Iraq; Lebanon; Libya; Russia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Zimbabwe. The security clearance process may take a significant amount of time to complete, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate's legal ability to perform the fundamental job duties. 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