Software Architect – Linux Engineering

Location: US Remote

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

We are seeking a Software Architect to join our Linux Engineering organization. This key role will lead the design and implementation of infrastructure and DevOps-related development projects, crucial for our open-source initiatives and customer-facing solutions.

ABOUT YOU

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design and implementation of AWS infrastructure for hosting external and internal sites
• Architect and manage the repository structure for efficient code management and collaboration
• Design and implement cloud and local testing infrastructure to ensure robust software quality
• Create and optimize CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab) for streamlined development and deployment processes
• Design and set up package repositories for customers, ensuring secure and efficient software distribution
• Provide technical leadership to a team of DevOps and software engineers, guiding projects from conception to completion
• Own all operations related to maintaining and continuously expanding the infrastructures
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in cloud computing, DevOps, and open-source development

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 13+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead architectural role
• Extensive experience with Linux systems and open-source development
• Strong expertise in AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and cloud infrastructure design
• Proficiency in GitLab administration (or equivalent) and CI/CD pipeline creation
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and tools
• Experience with package management and repository systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Shell scripting)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack)

Preferred Qualifications

• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with Debian-based distributions
• Familiarity with the embedded systems industry

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge open-source projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

 BENEFITS 

• Flexible home office! We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule or 100% remote
• Named Top Workplace for the 8th year in a row
• Wind River’s commitment to DEIB
• 100% Employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Flexible Time Off policy* + 12 observed Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Benefits through Unmind

Compensation                

The annual base salary range for this role’s listed grade level is currently $156,000 to $205,000 plus a bonus for Colorado, New York, and New Jersey residents, and $165,000 to $215,000 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. 

To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com. 

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