Member of Technical Staff

ALTEN; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Member of Technical Staff in Austin, TX, to deliver technical expertise in embedded Linux systems. You will lead projects, develop software, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation. Ideal candidates possess over 8 years of software engineering experience, strong C/C++ skills, and deep Linux kernel understanding. This role offers opportunities for meaningful contributions to complex system solutions and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Strong background in Linux kernel architecture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for major features and projects.
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate with distributed teams.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded Linux

Debugging skills

Technical leadership

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Tools

Git

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

Job Role: Member of Technical Staff (Austin, TX Remote)

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.

Job Description

In your daily job you will:

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.

Kernel Sustaining

• Maintain Linux kernel components and drivers.
• Address CVE vulnerabilities and security issues.
• Integrate upstream kernel patches.
• Ensure kernel stability and performance.

Feature Development

• Design and implement new features and capabilities.
• Prototype and evaluate new technologies.
• Work on cross‑platform development.
• Drive innovation and technical exploration.

Tool Chain

• Maintain and enhance compiler toolchains.
• Develop build system improvements.
• Support debugging and development tools.
• Optimize build performance and reliability.

Infrastructure & Engineering

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Create automation tools and scripts.
• Support development infrastructure.
• Improve developer productivity tools.

Board Support Packages

• Develop and maintain BSP components.
• Enable new hardware platforms.
• Support hardware bring‑up and validation.
• Work with hardware vendors and partners.

Key Skills and Competencies

• 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.

Domain Expertise (at least one area)

• Linux kernel development and maintenance.
• User space application development.
• Compiler toolchains and build systems.
• Device drivers and hardware abstraction.
• System architecture and design.
• Security and CVE management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.