Sr. Manager, Engineering \u2013 Sys

Wind River; Alameda (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Manager - Engineering to lead the development of cutting-edge embedded Linux platforms. This role involves managing a talented international team and collaborating with product management to shape the future of Linux products. You'll drive best practices in a DevSecOps environment while engaging with the Open Source community. If you have a strong background in engineering management and a passion for technology, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the next generation of mission-critical AI systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Engineering Management.
• Experience with Embedded Linux development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of security requirements in edge devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage an international team of Linux developers and testers.
• Define vision and roadmap for the Linux product.
• Drive best practices for engineering development in a DevSecOps environment.

Skills

Engineering Management

Embedded Linux Development

Agile Development

CI/CD

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Education

BSc in Computer Science

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DevSecOps

CNCF

IoT

Job description

Description Position at Wind River

Wind River

In a world increasingly driven by software innovation, Wind River is pioneering technologies to accelerate the digital transformation of our customers with a new generation of Mission Critical AI Systems in an AI-first world with the most exacting standards for safety, security, performance, and reliability. Success will be determined by our ability to innovate with velocity and sell at the solutions level.

Location is flexible in North America.

What You’ll Do

Wind River Systems is seeking an experienced high-performing Senior Manager - Engineering for a position developing the industry’s most advanced embedded Linux development platform.

The successful candidate will report to the Sr. Director Engineering to build and lead a highly skilled development team delivering the Wind River Linux product and related tooling, pioneering many new industry-leading capabilities.

We are looking for someone with a balanced blend of technical skills and softer skills like business acumen, decision-making, and communication skills.

In the past, you’ve:

• Led Linux development teams, including development and testing
• Conceived and driven new features and functionality to delight our customers
• Led planning, commitment, and on-time delivery of new functionality
• Embraced and executed Agile Development with CI/CD

Responsibilities

• Manage an international team of highly experienced Linux developers and testers
• Work with Product Management and Product Architects to define vision and roadmap for the LX product
• Ensure smooth and timely execution of the roadmap and product deliveries
• Motivate, support, and inspire the Linux team
• Be a Linux Engineering interface to customers as required
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including sales, product management, and executive leadership
• Drive best practices for engineering development in a DevSecOps environment
• Actively engage with the Open Source community

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Engineering Management
• Embedded Linux development experience
• Expertise in CNCF, IoT, Device Management, RT development
• Understanding of security requirements in edge devices and of common security standards
• Knowledge of AI, ML, and related middleware
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
• BSc / MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field