Associate Linux Engineer Austin, TX

Associate Engineer -

SystemsLocation:

Austin, TX

ABOUT WIND

RIVERWind 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

As an Associate Engineer - Systems on our team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of embedded Linux systems software under the guidance of senior engineers and your manager. You may be assigned to Kernel Sustaining, Board Support Packages, Feature Development, User Space Sustaining, Tool Chain, or general Systems work based on team needs and your growth interests.

In your daily job you will:

Complete assigned tasks including bug fixes, small features, tests, and documentation with direction from your team lead or mentorParticipate in code reviews, standups, and sprint ceremonies to learn team practices and deliver quality workUse version control (Git), follow coding standards, and document your changesBuild skills in Linux systems development-kernel, user space, BSP, toolchain, or feature implementation-depending on your team assignment

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are: Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

Eagerness to learn: Willingness to grow in one or more of kernel sustaining, BSP, feature development, user space, systems, or tool chain with mentorship and trainingFoundational technical ability: Ability to read and write C/C++, use Git, follow build and test procedures, and debug with guidance

Collaboration:

Ability to work in a distributed team across US, Romania, and India, ask questions, and communicate progress and blockers clearly Kernel SustainingAssist with applying security patches and CVE-related fixes under guidanceHelp backport patches and run kernel build and test proceduresLearn kernel subsystems, drivers, and debugging (e.g., kgdb, ftrace) with mentorshipValidate kernel changes on supported platforms and document results Board Support PackagesMaintain and update BSP configurations and device tree snippets with directionSupport hardware bring-up and validation; run BSP test proceduresLearn bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), device trees, and hardware documentationDocument BSP changes and hardware requirements Feature DevelopmentImplement well-scoped parts of new features from specifications and design docsWrite and run tests for new functionality; update user-facing or developer documentationParticipate in feature design and estimation discussions to learn the processTest features on assigned platforms and report issues User Space SustainingFix bugs and address issues in user space libraries and applications with guidanceLearn POSIX APIs, system libraries (e.g., glibc, musl), and build systemsRun tests and validate fixes on multiple platforms and architecturesUpdate documentation for user space components you change Systems (General)Contribute to systems-level fixes and small features across kernel, user space, or integrationBuild familiarity with Wind River platforms, build systems (e.g., Yocto), and release processSupport stability and quality initiatives as assigned Tool ChainAssist with maintaining compiler toolchain components and build configurationsHelp fix build failures and improve build reliability and performance with guidanceLearn cross-compilation, GCC/Clang usage, and scripting (e.g., Python, Shell)Run and document toolchain tests; support debugging tools (e.g., GDB) as directed

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)1-2 years of software engineering or relevant internship/ academic project experienceSome experience with C or C++ and a willingness to work in both as neededBasic familiarity with Linux or embedded systems conceptsUnderstanding of the software development lifecycle (design, implement, test, review, document) Technical SkillsAbility to read and write C and/or C++ with guidanceBasic use of version control (Git): clone, branch, commit, push, pull requestsAbility to follow build and test instructions and run existing automationBasic debugging (e.g., reading logs, using printfs/debugger with direction)Willingness to learn team-specific tools (e.g., kernel tools, Yocto, GDB, build... For full info follow application link. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.