Senior Member of Technical Staff - Systems (Austin, TX)

Aptiv; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

Learning benefits and seminars

Job summary

A global leader in software for intelligent systems seeks a Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Systems with extensive experience in embedded Linux and systems programming. This senior role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration, and driving innovation in complex projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of software engineering experience, including a strong background in C/C++ and technical mentorship. The role offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded Linux or systems programming.
• 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded Linux systems

Technical leadership

System design and architecture

Debugging complex issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Yocto Project

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.

Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Systems

Location: Austin, TX

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.

About The Opportunity

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.

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 mentoringContribute to team planning and estimation

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of software engineering experience
• 8+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming
• 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role
• Proven track record of technical leadership and innovation
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and systems programming
• Deep, comprehensive understanding of Linux kernel architecture
• Extensive experience with embedded systems and real‑time systems
• Strong knowledge of system design, architecture, and patterns
• Experience with multiple build systems and toolchains
• Expertise in debugging complex system‑level issues
• Understanding of security, performance, and reliability principles
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis - without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer, now, or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Must be a local resident of Greater Austin, TX

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive Yocto Project experience and contributions
• Significant open source contributions (Linux kernel, etc.)
• Experience in safety‑critical industries (aerospace, automotive, medical)
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, DO‑178C, etc.)
• Experience with formal methods and verification
• Industry recognition (awards, speaking engagements, etc.)

Benefits

• 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 LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Join us at Wind River, where we’re not just shaping technology; we’re shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here.

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.