Engineer - Tool Chain

Aptiv; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind River is seeking an Engineer - Systems to develop and maintain embedded Linux systems software. You will implement features, fix bugs, and contribute to the overall quality and functionality of Wind River's embedded Linux platforms and tools.

You will work as part of a team, writing clean code, debugging issues, and writing unit tests. The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/EE or a related field and 3–5 years of software engineering experience working with C/C++ and Git.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, or related field with 3–5 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with C/C++ programming and embedded Linux systems.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel or user-space concepts and Linux systems.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Git version control.
• Proficient debugging and problem-solving skills; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems software.
• Implement features, bug fixes, and enhancements.
• Write clean, maintainable code following team standards.
• Debug and resolve technical issues; write unit tests.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure quality and performance.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux / embedded systems

Git version control

Debugging

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Clang

GCC

Yocto Project

Build system tools (Make, CMake)

Job description

ABOUT WIND RIVER

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.

YOUR ROLE

The 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 & Implementation

• Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems software
• Implement features, bug fixes, and enhancements
• Write clean, maintainable code following team standards
• Debug and resolve technical issues
• Write unit tests and contribute to test coverage

Code Quality & Review

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Follow coding standards and best practices
• Refactor code to improve quality and maintainability
• Document code and technical designs
• Ensure code meets quality and performance requirements

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with team members
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
• Communicate progress and blockers effectively
• Share knowledge and learn from teammates
• Contribute to team process improvements

Technical Areas (varies by team assignment)

Tool Chain

• Maintain compiler toolchain components (Clang,GCC)
• Fix build system issues
• Support development tools
• Improve build reliability and performance

Required Skills

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 3 to 5 years of software engineering experience
• Experience with C/C++ programming
• Familiarity with Linux or embedded systems
• Understanding of software development lifecycle
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Understanding of Linux systems (kernel or user space)
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Basic debugging and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with build systems and development tools
• Understanding of software testing principles
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset
• Time management and organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux development
• Knowledge of Yocto Project or similar build systems
• Experience with Linux kernel or device drivers
• Open source contributionsExperience in automotive, industrial, or embedded sectors
• Knowledge of real-time systems
• Experience with hardware or BSP development

Equal Employment Opportunity

Windriver 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