Linux Engineer - Systems (Austin, TX)

Engineer - SystemsLocation: Austin, TXABOUT 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'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 Engineer - Systems is an individual contributor role that develops and maintains embedded Linux systems software. Engineers work as part of a team to implement features, fix bugs, and contribute to the overall quality and functionality of Wind River's embedded Linux platforms and tools.In your daily job you will:Development & ImplementationDevelop and maintain embedded Linux systems softwareImplement features, bug fixes, and enhancementsWrite clean, maintainable code following team standardsDebug and resolve technical issuesWrite unit tests and contribute to test coverageCode Quality & ReviewParticipate in code reviews and provide constructive feedbackFollow coding standards and best practicesRefactor code to improve quality and maintainabilityDocument code and technical designsEnsure code meets quality and performance requirementsTeam CollaborationWork collaboratively with team membersParticipate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectivesCommunicate progress and blockers effectivelyShare knowledge and learn from teammatesContribute to team process improvementsHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTEKey skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:Eagerness to learn: Willingness to grow in one or more of kernel sustaining, BSP, feature development, user space, systems, or tool chain with mentorship and trainingFoundational technical ability: Ability to read and write C/C++, use Git, follow build and test procedures, and debug with guidanceCollaboration: Ability to work in a distributed team across US, Romania, and India, ask questions, and communicate progress and blockers clearlyKernel SustainingAssist with applying security patches and CVE-related fixes under guidanceHelp backport patches and run kernel build and test proceduresLearn kernel subsystems, drivers, and debugging (e.g., kgdb, ftrace) with mentorshipValidate kernel changes on supported platforms and document resultsBoard Support PackagesMaintain and update BSP configurations and device tree snippets with directionSupport hardware bring-up and validation; run BSP test proceduresLearn bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), device trees, and hardware documentationDocument BSP changes and hardware requirementsFeature DevelopmentImplement well-scoped parts of new features from specifications and design docsWrite and run tests for new functionality; update user-facing or developer documentationParticipate in feature design and estimation discussions to learn the processTest features on assigned platforms and report issuesUser Space SustainingFix bugs and address issues in user space libraries and applications with guidanceLearn POSIX APIs, system libraries (e.g., glibc, musl), and build systemsRun tests and validate fixes on multiple platforms and architecturesUpdate documentation for user space components you changeSystems (General)Contribute to systems-level fixes and small features across kernel, user space, or integrationBuild familiarity with Wind River platforms, build systems (e.g., Yocto), and release processSupport stability and quality initiatives as assignedTool ChainAssist with maintaining compiler toolchain components and build configurationsHelp fix build failures and improve build reliability and performance with guidanceLearn cross-compilation, GCC/Clang usage, and scripting (e.g., Python, Shell)Run and document toolchain tests; support debugging tools (e.g., GDB) as directedQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field2+ years of software engineering experienceExperience with C/C++ programmingFamiliarity with Linux or embedded systemsUnderstanding of software development lifecycleProficiency in C/C++ programmingUnderstanding of Linux systems (kernel or user space)Experience with version control (Git)Basic debugging and problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with build systems and development toolsUnderstanding of software testing principlesCandidates 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, TXPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with embedded Linux developmentKnowledge of Yocto Project or similar build systemsExperience with Linux kernel or device driversOpen source contributionsExperience in automotive, industrial, or embedded sectorsKnowledge of real-time systemsExperience with hardware or BSP development)BENEFITSHybrid work model for workplace flexibilityComprehensive health, dental, and life insuranceShort and long-term disability coverageRRSP matching for financialsecurityFlexibletime-off policies for work-life balanceEmployee assistance program for mental well-beingLearning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminarsJoin 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.#LI-JP1Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: 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.