Senior Engineer – User SpaceABOUT 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. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYThe Senior Engineer - Systems (User Space Sustaining) provides technical expertise and leadership for maintaining and enhancing user space libraries and applications. Senior Engineers work independently on complex technical problems, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical decisions within the user space sustaining team. In your daily job you will: Development & ImplementationMaintain and enhance user space libraries and applicationsFix bugs and address customer issues in production codeIntegrate new features while maintaining backward compatibilityOptimize application performance and resource usageWrite high-quality, maintainable code following team standardsDebug and resolve complex technical issuesTechnical LeadershipProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineersParticipate in code reviews and technical discussionsContribute to architecture and design decisionsDrive technical improvements and best practicesLead technical initiatives and small projectsTeam CollaborationCollaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partnersWork with distributed teams across US, Romania, and IndiaShare knowledge through documentation and technical discussionsParticipate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectivesContribute to team process improvementsUser Space Sustaining SpecificMaintain and enhance user space libraries (glibc, musl, etc.)Support application frameworks and middlewareAddress compatibility issues across different Linux distributionsOptimize application performance and resource usageDesign solutions for complex user space problemsWork with customers on critical issues and escalationsGuide technical direction for user space components HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field5+ years of software engineering experience3+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programmingExperience with C/C++ programming in production systemsStrong background in software development lifecycleCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis - without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer, now, or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.Must be a local resident of Greater Austin, TX, Walnut Creek, CA or San Diego, CA.Technical SkillsStrong proficiency in C/C++ programmingSolid understanding of Linux user space architectureExperience with embedded systems developmentKnowledge of build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar)Strong debugging and problem-solving skillsExperience with version control (Git) and code reviewUnderstanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)Domain KnowledgeLinux user space application developmentSystem libraries (glibc, musl, etc.)Application frameworks and middlewareCross-platform compatibilityPerformance optimizationPreferred QualificationsExperience with Yocto ProjectExperience with user space debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, etc.)Understanding of application securityOpen source contributionsExperience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial sectorsKnowledge of real-time system debugging and troubleshootingBENEFITS Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance Short and long-term disability coverage RRSP matching for financial security Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance Employee assistance program for mental well-being Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars Join us at Wind River, where we're not just shaping technology; we're shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. 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