Senior Member of Technical Staff - Sys

Wind River is seeking an experienced Protocol stack / Network stack developer to join the Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP) & VxWorks development teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and optimizing network protocols and communication stacks, certification of safety-critical features and functionality used by our Aerospace, Industrial and Automotive customers. Your expertise will work directly impact the performance, reliability, and security of our networks systems. The Middleware team is responsible for developing and improving the software eco-system around VxWorks/HVP on platforms like Arm, IA etc. next generation of applications. This contribution helps drive the development of world-class System Software for architected hardware and software platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain protocol stacks for various network layers (e.g., OSI model); Implement transport protocols (TCP, UDP) and network protocols (IP, ICMP, ARP, etc.); Enhance existing network stack components (e.g., socket libraries, network drivers); Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues; Profile and optimize network performance (latency, throughput, packet loss); Optimize protocol performance, scalability, and reliability; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network protocols; Document usage guidelines, best practices, and troubleshooting tips; Explore emerging technologies and standards related to network protocols; Work closely with hardware engineers, firmware developers, and system architects; Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions; Design, development, implementation, and optimizing network protocols and communication stacks; Certification of safety-critical features and functionality used by Aerospace, Industrial and Automotive customers

Requirements

Experience in embedded software development; Knowledge of development and verification standards like DO178C; Experience as a technical hands-on to work as senior individual contributor as well as mentor to juniors in the team; Self-motivated with a customer-focused mindset; Able to develop product features in accordance with customer requirements; BTech / MTech degree (Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree); Solid understanding of software development methodology; Minimum 6-10 years' experience in protocol stack or network stack development; Overall 14 years to 18 Years of experience; Knowledge and experience of any RTOS (QNX, VxWorks, Free RTOS etc.) and embedded software development tools; Proficiency in developing software stacks written preferably in C, C++; Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, etc.) and socket programming; Knowledge of security protocols (TLS/SSL, IPsec) and performance optimization techniques; Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex software and system issues; Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Nice to have

Familiarity with Linux/Unix networking and kernel space development is an added advantage

Benefits

Inclusive work environment; Opportunity to grow at Windriver; Competitive health insurance package; Resources and support to take care of family and physical and mental health