Sr. Manager, Engineering - Linux
Aptiv
Sr. Manager, Engineering - Linux
Job Description
Location: Austin, TX/Walnut Creek, CA/Boston, MAABOUT 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 ROLEThe Manager, Engineering - Systems (United States) is a regional leadership role responsible for managing a team of up to 20 systems engineers in the United States. This role provides day-to-day management, technical guidance, and career development for engineers working on embedded Linux systems, kernel development, user space applications, and related infrastructure. The US team focuses on technical architecture, product strategy, customer engagement, and cross-team coordination.HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE In your daily job you will:Team ManagementManage a team of up to 40 engineers including Managers, MTS, SMTS, and Senior EngineersConduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development discussionsFacilitate team meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectivesResolve conflicts and maintain team cohesionEnsure team members have necessary resources and supportProvide mentorship to junior managers and technical leadsTechnical LeadershipProvide technical guidance and mentorship to team membersReview code, architecture decisions, and technical designsEnsure adherence to coding standards and best practicesParticipate in technical discussions and problem-solvingStay current with industry trends and technologiesLead technical architecture and strategic planning initiativesHiring & Development· Participate in recruiting and hiring processes· Onboard new team members and ensure smooth integration· Develop individual development plans for team members· Identify training needs and opportunities· Support career growth and advancement· Mentor senior engineers and technical leadsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field10+ years of engineering experience5+ years of engineering management experience including senior leadership rolesExperience managing teams of 30+ engineersBackground in embedded systems, Linux, or systems softwareStrong understanding of embedded Linux systemsExperience with Linux kernel development or user space applicationsKnowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologiesFamiliarity with build systems, CI/CD, and development toolsUnderstanding of code review processes and quality assuranceExperience with technical architecture and strategic planningManagement SkillsProven ability to lead and develop engineering teamsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with performance management and career developmentAbility to balance technical and business prioritiesProject management and resource allocation experienceStrong customer engagement and stakeholder management skillsExperience mentoring senior engineers and technical leadsStrong public speaking and presentation abilitiesPreferred QualificationsExperience with Yocto Project or similar embedded Linux frameworksOpen-source community involvementExperience in automotive, industrial, or networking industriesCertification in agile methodologies (Scrum Master, etc.)Experience with distributed team managementMaintainer or core contributor status in major open-source projectsExtensive Yocto Project experience and leadershipSignificant Linux kernel contributions and recognitionExperience in safety-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, medical)Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C, etc.)Open-source project governance experienceIndustry recognition (awards, keynote speaking, etc.)Published technical papers or articles on open-source topicsKey Performance IndicatorsOpen-source contribution quality and impactCommunity engagement and relationship buildingStrategic open-source project participationUpstream contribution acceptance rateConference presentations and speaking engagementsMentoring and development of open-source contributorsOpen-source strategy executionIndustry recognition and thought leadershipKey Performance IndicatorsTeam retention rate (target: 85%+)Team productivity and sprint velocityCode quality metricsOnboarding time to productivityEmployee satisfaction and engagement scoresProject delivery on time and within budgetCustomer satisfaction and engagementCandidates 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.BENEFITS 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 CompensationThis role is compensation range is between $190,000 to $240,000 USD plus annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members.#LI-AL3Join us at Wind River, where we're not just shaping technology; we're shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here. Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidatesAptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
- CA - WR, USA Walnut Creek
Salary
190,000 - 240,000 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- embedded systemsintermediate
- Linux kernel developmentintermediate
- software development lifecycleintermediate
- build systemsintermediate
- technical architectureintermediate
- performance managementintermediate
- Yocto Projectintermediate
- automotiveintermediate
- distributed team managementintermediate
- safety-critical industriesintermediate
- functional safety standardsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (degree in computer science)
- 10+ years of engineering experience (experience, 10 years)
- 5+ years of engineering management experience including senior leadership roles (experience, 5 years)
- Experience managing teams of 30+ engineers (experience)
- Background in embedded systems, Linux, or systems software (experience)
- Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems (experience)
- Experience with Linux kernel development or user space applications (experience)
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies (experience)
- Familiarity with build systems, CI/CD, and development tools (experience)
- Understanding of code review processes and quality assurance (experience)
- Experience with technical architecture and strategic planning (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (degree in computer science)
- 10+ years of engineering experience (experience, 10 years)
- 5+ years of engineering management experience including senior leadership roles (experience, 5 years)
- Experience managing teams of 30+ engineers (experience)
- Background in embedded systems, Linux, or systems software (experience)
- Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems (experience)
- Experience with Linux kernel development or user space applications (experience)
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies (experience)
- Familiarity with build systems, CI/CD, and development tools (experience)
- Understanding of code review processes and quality assurance (experience)
- Experience with technical architecture and strategic planning (experience)
- Management Skills (experience)
- Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams (experience)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (experience)
- Experience with performance management and career development (experience)
- Ability to balance technical and business priorities (experience)
- Project management and resource allocation experience (experience)
- Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills (experience)
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and technical leads (experience)
- Strong public speaking and presentation abilities (experience)
- Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams (experience)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (experience)
- Experience with performance management and career development (experience)
- Ability to balance technical and business priorities (experience)
- Project management and resource allocation experience (experience)
- Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills (experience)
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and technical leads (experience)
- Strong public speaking and presentation abilities (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Yocto Project or similar embedded Linux frameworks (experience)
- Open-source community involvement (experience)
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or networking industries (experience)
- Certification in agile methodologies (Scrum Master, etc.) (degree in agile methodologies)
- Experience with distributed team management (experience)
- Maintainer or core contributor status in major open-source projects (experience)
- Extensive Yocto Project experience and leadership (experience)
- Significant Linux kernel contributions and recognition (experience)
- Experience in safety-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, medical) (experience)
- Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C, etc.) (experience)
- Open-source project governance experience (experience)
- Industry recognition (awards, keynote speaking, etc.) (experience)
- Published technical papers or articles on open-source topics (experience)
- Key Performance Indicators (experience)
- Open-source contribution quality and impact (experience)
- Community engagement and relationship building (experience)
- Strategic open-source project participation (experience)
- Upstream contribution acceptance rate (experience)
- Conference presentations and speaking engagements (experience)
- Mentoring and development of open-source contributors (experience)
- Open-source strategy execution (experience)
- Industry recognition and thought leadership (experience)
- Experience with Yocto Project or similar embedded Linux frameworks (experience)
- Open-source community involvement (experience)
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or networking industries (experience)
- Certification in agile methodologies (Scrum Master, etc.) (degree in agile methodologies)
- Experience with distributed team management (experience)
- Maintainer or core contributor status in major open-source projects (experience)
- Extensive Yocto Project experience and leadership (experience)
- Significant Linux kernel contributions and recognition (experience)
- Experience in safety-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, medical) (experience)
- Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C, etc.) (experience)
- Open-source project governance experience (experience)
- Industry recognition (awards, keynote speaking, etc.) (experience)
- Published technical papers or articles on open-source topics (experience)
- Key Performance Indicators (experience)
- Open-source contribution quality and impact (experience)
- Community engagement and relationship building (experience)
- Strategic open-source project participation (experience)
- Upstream contribution acceptance rate (experience)
- Conference presentations and speaking engagements (experience)
- Mentoring and development of open-source contributors (experience)
- Open-source strategy execution (experience)
- Industry recognition and thought leadership (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of up to 40 engineers including Managers, MTS, SMTS, and Senior Engineers
- Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions
- Facilitate team meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Resolve conflicts and maintain team cohesion
- Ensure team members have necessary resources and support
- Provide mentorship to junior managers and technical leads
- Manage a team of up to 40 engineers including Managers, MTS, SMTS, and Senior Engineers
- Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions
- Facilitate team meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Resolve conflicts and maintain team cohesion
- Ensure team members have necessary resources and support
- Provide mentorship to junior managers and technical leads
- Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
- Review code, architecture decisions, and technical designs
- Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Participate in technical discussions and problem-solving
- Stay current with industry trends and technologies
- Lead technical architecture and strategic planning initiatives
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
- Review code, architecture decisions, and technical designs
- Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Participate in technical discussions and problem-solving
- Stay current with industry trends and technologies
- Lead technical architecture and strategic planning initiatives
- Hiring & Development
- · Participate in recruiting and hiring processes
- · Onboard new team members and ensure smooth integration
- · Develop individual development plans for team members
- · Identify training needs and opportunities
- · Support career growth and advancement
- · Mentor senior engineers and technical leads
- · Participate in recruiting and hiring processes
- · Onboard new team members and ensure smooth integration
- · Develop individual development plans for team members
- · Identify training needs and opportunities
- · Support career growth and advancement
- · Mentor senior engineers and technical leads
Benefits
- general: Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
- general: Short and long-term disability coverage
- general: RRSP matching for financial security
- general: Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
- general: Employee assistance program for mental well-being
- general: Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars
- general: Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
- general: Short and long-term disability coverage
- general: RRSP matching for financial security
- general: Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
- general: Employee assistance program for mental well-being
- general: Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars
- general: This role is compensation range is between $190,000 to $240,000 USD plus annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members.
- general: Join us at Wind River, where we're not just shaping technology; we're shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here.
- general: Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
- general: Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates
- general: Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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