Principal Open Source Technologist

Wind River Systems; Alameda (CA); Remote; USD 205,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in the software-defined world, leading open source contributions and shaping the future of intelligent systems. This role offers the chance to drive technical direction in key open source projects while representing the company at industry events. With a commitment to diversity and a collaborative work environment, you will work on cutting-edge technologies that impact various industries. If you have a passion for open source and a strong technical leadership background, this is the opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Flexible time off policy

401k with company match

Health Savings Account

Dental and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Wellness benefits

12 observed holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with a focus on open source.
• Proven record of contributions to Linux kernel or major open source projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wind River's open source strategy and contributions for eLxr.
• Engage with Linux kernel, Debian, and Yocto communities.

Skills

Linux Kernel Contributions

Open Source Development Models

Software Development

Technical Leadership

Public Speaking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Debian

Yocto

Job description

EngineeringAlameda,CaliforniaSan Diego,CaliforniaBoston,United StatesDetroit,Michigan

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 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.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Lead Wind River's open source strategy and contributions for eLxr, engaging with Linux kernel, Debian, Yocto, and related communities. Shape technical direction while representing Wind River in the open source ecosystem.

ABOUT YOU

• Drive technical contributions to key open source projects
• Represent Wind River at industry events and technical conferences
• Build and maintain relationships with open source communities
• Guide internal teams on open source best practices
• Develop strategic roadmap for open source engagement
• Influence upstream projects' technical direction

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven record of Linux kernel or major open source contributions
• Experience such as package maintainer (Debian preferred)
• 10+ years software development experience
• Strong technical leadership background
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Track record of public speaking at technical conferences
• Deep understanding of open source development models

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Debian Developer or maintainer status
• Yocto Project contributions
• Background in enterprise Linux distributions
• History of technical blogging/writing

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work on cutting edge open source projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible time off policy + 12 observed holidays
• 401k with company match
• Health Savings and Flexible Savings Account
• Wind Rivers commitment to DEIB
• Wellness benefits
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this role’s listed grade level is currently $202,000 to $260,000 plus a bonus for Colorado, New York, and New Jersey residents, and $205,000 to $270,000 plus a bonus for SF Bay Area, Greater Seattle, NYC, and Washington, DC, residents. Salary ranges are 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.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Wind River is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, HIV status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status including pregnancy, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Wind River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.

Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. At Wind River, we strictly adhere to all applicable data privacy laws. Please review Wind River's Applicant Privacy Notice, which can be found here .

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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.