Senior Engineer - System
Location: Ottawa, Canada, Office based work - 3 days required
In a world increasingly driven by software innovation, Wind River is pioneering the technologies to accelerate the digital transformations of our customers with a new generation of Mission Critical AI Systems, with the most exacting standards for safety, security, performance, and reliability. Success will be determined by our ability to innovate with velocity and deliver at the level of the solution.
Wind River’s impact spans critical infrastructure domains such as telecommunications, including 5G; industrial (automation, sustainable energy, robotics, mining), connected healthcare and medical devices, automotive (connected and self-driving vehicles), and aerospace & defense. We were recognized by VDC Research in July 2020 as #1 in Edge Compute OS Platforms, overtaking Microsoft as the overall commercial leader. Wind River regularly wins industry recognitions for excellence in IoT security, cloud, and edge computing, as well as 8 consecutive years as a “Top Work Place”. If you’re passionate about amplifying your impact on the world, in a caring, respectful culture with a growth mindset, come join us and help lead the way into the future of the intelligent edge!
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Wind River Systems is seeking a high-performing, highly skilled team software engineer for a team developing automated tests to validate safety-critical embedded real-time operating systems and embedded virtualization solutions. The purpose of this role is to lead this team to organize its work, help the team follow the development process, including agile methodologies, deliver on its commitments with technical contributions and interface with engineering management and technical authority on timeline and deliverables.
Responsibilities
Learn about and research new product features
Develop end-to-end automated tests to exercise those new features
Maintain the existing automated test suite and triage issues
Add automation coverage for new hardware and peripherals as needed
Mentor junior members of the team
Develop new test plans and test strategies
Perform manual tests as necessary
Provide technical guidance and expertise to the team
Contribute to the team’s deliverables
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
BSc or higher degree (Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering, or other STEM field) or equivalent work experience
6+ years of software development experience
Solid understanding of software development methodology, including Agile.
Solid understanding of test methodology
Solid understanding of Python
Familiarity with test automation frameworks such as pytest
Strong knowledge of Linux
Highly competent in C and shell scripting
Strong software architecture skills
Containerization experience
Knowledge of security practices and principles is a plus
Only Canadian Citizenship Required
Core Competencies and Demonstrated Success
Ability to work well in a team
Strong technical leadership skills
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Strong documentation and writing skills
Familiarity with software configuration management tools, preferably git and Bitbucket
Familiarity with defect tracking tools, preferably Jira.
It will be great if you also have:
Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools (e.g. Jenkins, Travis CI, etc.)
Knowledge of DO-178B/C certification standard and certification experience
BENEFITS
Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work - 3 days in the office per week
Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance.
Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage.
Matching RRSP.
Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance.
Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through Unmind.
Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars.
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Skills Required
- BSc or higher degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of software development experience
- Solid understanding of software development methodology, including Agile
- Solid understanding of test methodology
- Solid understanding of Python
- Strong knowledge of Linux
- Highly competent in C and shell scripting
- Strong software architecture skills
- Containerization experience
- Only Canadian Citizenship Required
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.
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