Senior System Engineer – OS Kernel

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.

Location:

Walnut Creek, CA

As a Senior OS Kernel Engineer, you will contribute to the development of kernel components for the VxWorks operating system, supporting implementation, testing, and debugging while collaborating with other senior engineers to ensure performance, reliability, and security.

• Develop core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks OS.
• Develop and deliver high‑quality design, code, and tests following a CI/CD model and agile methodology.
• Investigate and resolve issues reported during product verification and from customers.
• Create design documents for new technologies and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.

• Strong understanding of operating system concepts.
• Experience with RTOS software development, including core OS kernel functionality.
• Proficiency in C programming with hands‑on experience in embedded systems development.
• Experience with assembly, C++, Python, and other development languages is a plus.
• Experience with low‑level device drivers, BSP board bring‑up, or architecture‑level development is a plus.
• Experience in developing software compliant with industry certification standards, including DO‑178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, MIL is a plus.
• Ability to drive a project end‑to‑end, from concept and requirements through implementation, delivery, and release.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive as an exceptional team player who works well in collaborative environments.
• Self‑motivated, fast learner with a demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologies.

• 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 role’s compensation range is between $130,000 to $160,000 USD plus an annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plans: health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays.

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.