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
As a Core Kernel Engineer, you will support the development of kernel components for the VxWorks operating system, assisting in implementation, testing, and debugging while working closely with experienced engineers to build your skills in system-level development.
In your daily job you will:Support the development of Core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks OS
Contribute to coding, testing, and validation following a CI/CD model and agile methodology
Assist in investigating and resolving issues found during product verification and testing
Contribute to documentation and participate in code reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware and software integration
+5 years of relevant experience in OS Kernel level
Strong experience of operating systems concepts
Strong experience with RTOS software development, including core OS kernel functionality
Strong experience in C programming with hands-on experience in embedded systems development
Strong experience with assembly, C++, Python, and other development languages is a plus
Experience with low-level device drivers, BSP board bring-up.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, fast learner with a demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologies
Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
RRSP matching for financial security
Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
Employee assistance program for mental well-being
Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars
This role is compensation range is between $130,000 to $160,000 USD plus annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is 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.
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Skills Required
- More than 5 years of relevant operating system kernel-level experience
- Strong knowledge of operating systems concepts
- Strong RTOS software development experience, including core OS kernel functionality
- Strong C programming experience with hands-on embedded systems development
- Experience with low-level device drivers
- Experience with BSP board bring-up
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Assembly development experience
- C++ development experience
- Python development experience
- Ability to learn and adopt new technologies
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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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