Senior Member of Technical Staff - Linux KernelABOUT WIND RIVERWind 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'veachieved recent 5G milestones including the world's first successful 5G data session with Verizon andbuilding 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 wherethelived 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 Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) - Systems is a principal engineer role that provides the highest level of technical leadership andexpertise. SMTS engineers are recognized technical experts who drive strategic technical initiatives, influence architecture decisions across the organization, and serve as technical mentors and advisors to the entire engineering organization.In your daily job you will:Strategic Technical LeadershipDrive technical vision and strategy for major systems initiativesDefine and influence system architecture and design decisionsLead technical evaluation ofnew technologiesand approachesProvidetechnical guidance on complex, cross-cutting problemsRepresent engineering in technical discussions with customers and partnersTechnical ExcellenceDesign and architect large-scale, complex systemsSolve the most challenging technical problemsEstablish technical standards and best practices organization-wideReview and approve critical architecture and design decisionsEnsure technical quality and excellence across all deliverablesMentorship & DevelopmentMentor senior engineers (MTS)



and technical leadsProvidetechnical guidance to managers and leadershipConduct technical training and knowledge sharing sessionsDevelop technical career paths and growth opportunitiesBuild technical capability across the organizationInnovation & ResearchLead research and development ofnew technologiesEvaluate emerging technologies and industry trendsDrive proof-of-concept and prototype developmentContribute toopen sourceprojects and communitiesPublish technical papers and present at conferencesCross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with product management on technical roadmapEngage with customers on technical requirements and solutionsWork with sales and support on technical pre-sales and escalationsInterface with executive leadership on technical strategyPartner with other engineering teams on cross-cutting initiativesTechnical Areas of FocusSystem ArchitectureDesign overall system architecture andcomponentinteractionsDefine APIs and interfaces between system componentsEnsure scalability, performance, and maintainabilityAddress security, reliability, and safety requirementsPlatform StrategyDefine platform capabilities and technical directionEvaluate and select technologies and frameworksDrive standardization and reuse across productsPlan for long-term technical evolutionTechnical Problem SolvingTackle the most complex and critical technical challengesDebug and resolve system-level issuesOptimizeperformance and resourceutilizationEnsure system reliability and fault toleranceHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTEKeyskills and competenciesfor succeeding in this role are:Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field12+ years of software engineering experience8+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming5+ years in a senior technical leadership roleProventrack recordof technical leadership and innovationTechnical SkillsExpert-levelproficiencyin C/C++ and systems programmingDeep, comprehensive understanding of Linux kernel architectureExtensive experience with embedded systems and real-time systemsStrong knowledge of system design, architecture, and patternsExperience with multiple build systems and toolchainsExpertisein debugging complex system-level issuesUnderstanding of security, performance,



and reliability principlesDomain ExpertiseLinux kernel development and architectureEmbedded systems design and developmentSystem software architecture and designCompiler toolchains and build systemsDevice drivers and hardware abstraction layersSecurity, safety, and reliability engineeringLeadership & CommunicationExceptional technical communication skillsAbility to influence and drive technical decisionsStrong mentoring and coaching capabilitiesExperience presenting to technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to translate business requirements into technical solutionsInnovation & ImpactTrack recordof technical innovation andimpactContributions toopen sourceprojects (preferred)Technical publications or conference presentations (preferred)Patents or technical achievements (preferred)Preferred QualificationsExtensiveYoctoProject experience and contributionsSignificantopen sourcecontributions (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 verificationIndustry recognition (awards, speaking engagements, etc.)Key Performance IndicatorsTechnical strategy and architecture impactInnovation andnew technologyadoptionMentoring and technical development of othersTechnical problem resolution and system improvementsCustomer and partner technical engagementOpen sourcecontributions and industry recognitionSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTSSuccessful candidates must engage in a security clearance processin regard totheir citizenshipin order toperform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship maynot 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; DemocraticRepublic 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. Wind River is committed to meeting its obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in this regard.Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.Aptiv.Com/privacy-notice-active-candidatesAptiv is an equal employment prospect 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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