Senior Engineer – Linux Kernel

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About the role

  • Senior Engineer maintaining Linux kernel components at Wind River, focusing on security and technical leadership. Collaborating on kernel development and providing mentorship to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Linux kernel components, drivers, and subsystems
  • Address CVE vulnerabilities and security issues
  • Backport and integrate upstream kernel patches
  • Ensure kernel stability, performance, and compatibility
  • Write high-quality, maintainable kernel code following Linux standards
  • Debug and resolve complex kernel issues
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
  • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
  • Contribute to architecture and design decisions
  • Drive technical improvements and best practices
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners
  • Test kernel changes on multiple hardware platforms

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming
  • Experience with C programming in production systems
  • Strong background in software development lifecycle
  • Strong proficiency in C programming
  • Solid understanding of Linux kernel architecture
  • Experience with embedded systems development
  • Knowledge of build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar)
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with version control (Git) and code review
  • Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Linux

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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