Senior Member of Technical Staff - Linux Kernel

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. The Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) - Systems is a principal engineer role that provides the highest level of technical leadership and expertise. 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.

Responsibilities

Drive technical vision and strategy for major systems initiatives; Define and influence system architecture and design decisions; Lead technical evaluation of new technologies and approaches; Provide technical guidance on complex, cross-cutting problems; Represent engineering in technical discussions with customers and partners; Design and architect large-scale, complex systems; Solve the most challenging technical problems; Establish technical standards and best practices organization-wide; Review and approve critical architecture and design decisions; Ensure technical quality and excellence across all deliverables; Mentor senior engineers (MTS) and technical leads; Provide technical guidance to managers and leadership; Conduct technical training and knowledge sharing sessions; Develop technical career paths and growth opportunities; Build technical capability across the organization; 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; 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; 12+ years of software engineering experience; 8+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming; 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role; Proven track record of technical leadership and innovation; Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and systems programming; Deep, comprehensive understanding of Linux kernel architecture; Extensive experience with embedded systems and real-time systems; Strong knowledge of system design, architecture, and patterns; Experience with multiple build systems and toolchains; Expertise in debugging complex system-level issues; Understanding of security, performance, and reliability principles; 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; Exceptional technical communication skills; Ability to influence and drive technical decisions; Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities; Experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences; Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions; Track record of technical innovation and impact

Nice to have

Extensive Yocto Project experience 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; Industry recognition (awards, speaking engagements, etc.); Technical publications or conference presentations (preferred); Patents or technical achievements (preferred); Contributions to open source projects (preferred)