Principal Open Source Technologist - Remote Strategy Lead

ALTEN; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is looking for a Principal Open Source Technologist to drive their open source strategy and community engagement. This senior role involves leading contributions to key open source projects and ensuring that technical contributions align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems programming, a strong background in open source development, and exceptional communication skills. The position is based in Austin, TX with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 8+ years with embedded Linux or systems programming.
• 5+ years of open source contribution experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute open source strategy and roadmap.
• Lead contributions to major open source projects.
• Mentor engineers on open source contribution practices.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in C/C++

Strong knowledge of open source development practices

Exceptional technical communication skills

Public speaking and presentation abilities

Education

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

Tools

Git

Job description

A leading technology consulting firm is looking for a Principal Open Source Technologist to drive their open source strategy and community engagement. This senior role involves leading contributions to key open source projects and ensuring that technical contributions align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems programming, a strong background in open source development, and exceptional communication skills. The position is based in Austin, TX with remote flexibility.