Test Automation Technical Leader - eLxr Linux

YOUR ROLE

In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, and certification of test environments for safety critical products used in Telecom, Aerospace, Industrial, and Automotive markets. You will contribute across the full test framework lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, and verification. You will also work closely with product management and system architects to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

• Lead the development of automated test strategies and test cases for eLxr to support Wind River's growth in new embedded and enterprise market segments.
• Drive improvements to features, tools, workflows, and automation processes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members.
• Contribute ideas and solutions for product enhancements and technical iterations.
• Collaborate effectively with global software engineering teams across multiple time zones.

• BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, verification, and validation.
• Strong programming skills in C, Python (including design patterns), Go, and familiarity with Debian fundamentals.
• Experience developing automation frameworks or Test Manager solutions.
• Experience working with emulators and virtualized test environments.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tooling.
• Ability to create test cases from high‑level and low‑level requirements, including understanding of test input variations.
• Experience using automation frameworks and tools such as LAVA, PyTest, Git, Jira, and Linux‑based development environments.
• United States Citizenship required or permanent residency is required.

• Experience working with AWS or other cloud environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• In‑depth Linux knowledge, including kernel concepts and system internals.
• Experience contributing to or testing open‑source projects.

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse engineering teams.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Self‑driven with strong attention to detail and ownership.

• 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.

This position will perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil, and therefore any offer will be contingent upon verification of both of these requirements.

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