Linux Engineer -Systems

Remote in Austin, TX, US • Posted 10 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago

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Skills

Sprint
Process Improvement
Training
Collaboration
Virtual Team
Mentorship
Estimating
Reporting
POSIX
Documentation
GNU Compiler Collection
Scripting
Python
Shell
GDB
Management
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Software Development
C
Linux
Version Control
Git
Debugging
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Software Testing
Embedded Linux
Linux Kernel
Device Drivers
Open Source
Embedded Systems
Real-time
Computer Hardware

Summary

Linux Engineer -Systems
Location: Austin, TX (Remote)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Engineer - Systems is an individual contributor role that develops and maintains embedded Linux systems software. Engineers work as part of a team to implement features, fix bugs, and contribute to the overall quality and functionality of Wind River's embedded Linux platforms and tools.

In your daily job you will:
Development & Implementation

Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems software
Implement features, bug fixes, and enhancements
Write clean, maintainable code following team standards
Debug and resolve technical issues
Write unit tests and contribute to test coverage

Code Quality & Review

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

Follow coding standards and best practices
Refactor code to improve quality and maintainability
Document code and technical designs
Ensure code meets quality and performance requirements

Team Collaboration

Work collaboratively with team members
Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Communicate progress and blockers effectively
Share knowledge and learn from teammates
Contribute to team process improvements

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 training
Foundational 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 Sustaining

Assist with applying security patches and CVE-related fixes under guidance
Help backport patches and run kernel build and test procedures
Learn kernel subsystems, drivers, and debugging (e.g., kgdb, ftrace) with mentorship
Validate kernel changes on supported platforms and document results

Board Support Packages

Maintain and update BSP configurations and device tree snippets with direction
Support hardware bring-up and validation; run BSP test procedures
Learn bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), device trees, and hardware documentation
Document BSP changes and hardware requirements

Feature Development

Implement well-scoped parts of new features from specifications and design docs
Write and run tests for new functionality; update user-facing or developer documentation
Participate in feature design and estimation discussions to learn the process
Test features on assigned platforms and report issues

User Space Sustaining

Fix bugs and address issues in user space libraries and applications with guidance
Learn POSIX APIs, system libraries (e.g., glibc, musl), and build systems
Run tests and validate fixes on multiple platforms and architectures
Update documentation for user space components you change

Systems (General)

Contribute to systems-level fixes and small features across kernel, user space, or integration
Build familiarity with Wind River platforms, build systems (e.g., Yocto), and release process
Support stability and quality initiatives as assigned

Tool Chain

Assist with maintaining compiler toolchain components and build configurations
Help fix build failures and improve build reliability and performance with guidance
Learn 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's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
2+ years of software engineering experience
Experience with C/C++ programming
Familiarity with Linux or embedded systems
Understanding of software development lifecycle
Proficiency in C/C++ programming
Understanding of Linux systems (kernel or user space)
Experience with version control (Git)
Basic debugging and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with build systems and development tools
Understanding of software testing principles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with embedded Linux development
Knowledge of Yocto Project or similar build systems
Experience with Linux kernel or device drivers
Open source contributions
Experience in automotive, industrial, or embedded sectors
Knowledge of real-time systems
Experience with hardware or BSP development)

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91160181
Position Id: 626c944483e9f60c0faa8ecc6e4c757f
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