Senior Member of Technical Staff - Systems; Austin, TX

Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Systems

Location:
Austin, TX

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.

The Member of Technical Staff (MTS) - Systems is a senior individual contributor role that provides technical leadership and expertise for complex systems engineering projects. MTS engineers serve as technical leads, architects, and mentors within their teams, driving technical excellence and innovation in embedded Linux systems development.

• Serve as technical lead for major features and projects
• Design and architect complex system components and solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Review code, designs, and architecture decisions
• Drive technical standards and best practices within the team

• Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems software
• Work on user space applications, kernel modules, or toolchain components
• Implement new features and enhancements based on requirements
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues
• Write high‑quality, maintainable code following team standards

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product, QA, support)
• Coordinate with distributed teams across US, Romania, and India
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Share knowledge through documentation, presentations, and mentoring
• Contribute to team planning and estimation

• Bachelor 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 tool chains
• Expertise in debugging complex system‑level issues
• Understanding of security, performance, and reliability principles
• Candidates 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, TX

• 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.)