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.
YOUR ROLE
Wind River is seeking an experienced test framework developer to join the Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP) & VxWorks development teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and certification of test environment setup for safety-critical featured products used by our Aerospace, Industrial and Automotive customers. As a team member, you will be involved with all aspects of the development of test framework life cycle, from requirements development to implementation to verification. You will work closely with the product management team and system architects to understand and implement the requested features.
The test support team is responsible for developing test environment and associated tests improving the software eco-system around VxWorks/HVP on platforms like Arm, IA etc. next generation of applications. This contribution helps drive the development of world-class System Software for architected hardware and software platforms.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
- Helping to develop a new test framework to support HVP & VxWorks, as well as helping Wind River to grow in its role in new embedded and enterprise market segments.
- Experience in firmware and BSP level testing.
- Take initiative to improve features and processes.
- Contribute ideas for product improvements and iterations.
- Collaborate effectively with global software engineering teams.
Core Competencies & Demonstrated Success
- 5+ years of experience in Strong Skills in developing test framework using any programming language C/C++/Python etc
- Experience in firmware and BSP testing
- Experience in Test Driven and Behavior Driven Automation Framework Development
- Experience in real-time operating systems such as VxWorks
- Experience in near real-time operating systems such as Linux
- Experience in Hypervisors and Virtual Machines such as Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP)
- Able to identify opportunities for innovation and offer new ideas to improve.
- DO-178C SOI # audit experience
Qualifications
- BE/BTech or ME/MTech degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of software development, verification & validation experience
- Strong in C, C++, Python (Design Patterns)
- Good understanding of automation tools, technology landscape, and OOPS concepts
- Experience in testing and automation in agile and continuous delivery models
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to develop test cases based on high level requirements, low level requirements and test strategies possessing knowledge of input test variations
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills
- Good experience in developing testing automation framework / Test Manager
- Experience in google/py test framework
- Strong experience in using LDRA, Polarian, DOORS, Git, Jira, Linux environment.
- Experience in scripting language e.g., Python
- Successfully delivered to NA & EMEA customers
Why join us?
- You can grow at Windriver. Windriver provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Windriver value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
“Windriver is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”
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Skills Required
- 5+ years developing test frameworks using C, C++, Python
- Experience in firmware and BSP testing
- Experience in Test Driven and Behavior Driven Automation Framework Development
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks
- Experience with near real-time Linux systems
- Experience with hypervisors and virtual machines such as Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP)
- DO-178C SOI audit experience
- BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years software development, verification & validation experience
- Strong in C, C++, Python and design patterns
- Good understanding of automation tools and OOP concepts
- Experience in testing and automation in agile and continuous delivery models
- Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to develop test cases from high-level and low-level requirements and test strategies
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills
- Experience developing testing automation frameworks / Test Manager
- Experience with Google test frameworks and py.test/pytest
- Strong experience using LDRA, Polarion, DOORS, Git, Jira, and Linux
- Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python)
- Experience delivering to NA & EMEA customers
APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
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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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