Member of Technical Staff - Systems; Austin, TX

Member of Technical Staff - Systems

Location: Austin, TX

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.

Technical Leadership

• 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

Development & Implementation

• 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

Team Collaboration

• 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
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers
• Strong background in C/C++ programming
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel architecture and internals
• Experience with embedded systems development
• Knowledge of build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar)
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with version control (Git) and code review processes
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
• Linux kernel development and maintenance
• User space application development
• Compiler tool chains and build systems
• Device drivers and hardware abstraction
• System architecture and design
• Security and CVE management
• 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

• Experience with Yocto Project
• Open source contributions (especially Linux kernel)
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of real-time systems and RTOS
• Experience with hardware bring-up and BSP development
• Security certifications or experience

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• RRSP matching for financial security
• Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
• Employee assistance program for mental well-being
• Learning benefits, including a Linked In Learning subscription and seminars

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.