Senior Member of Technical Staff - Sys

ConfidentialChennai, India

3 days ago

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Description

Position at Wind River

Job Title : Senior Member of Technical Staff – Sys

Location : Chennai, India

Job Type : Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to help build eLxr, a Debian derivative that aims to provide a new Edge to Core solution for Linux customers.

As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the eLxr Linux distribution and delivering a product that meets the needs of our users. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Debian / Linux systems, experience with package management, and a commitment to open-source contribution.

As a seasoned Debian Linux developer, you will make strategic decisions and participate in all the stages of the software development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of a high-quality product. You will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative and innovative team of engineers who are passionate about Linux and open-source software. Our team values transparency, open communication, and continuous learning and has a track record of delivering high-quality products that make a real impact.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of eLxr and work with a talented team of engineers to deliver a product that will make a real difference in the lives of our users.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, package, test, and deploy eLxr packages, applications, and tools
Contribute improvements back to the Debian community
Collaborate on security improvements and vulnerability management
Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues
Support integration and optimization for AI workloads
Contribute to the review of merge requests to ensure best practices are being followed by individual contributors and reviewers, ensuring the efficiency of the review process
Ensure assigned milestones are delivered on time and within budget
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Documentation, Support) to ensure a cohesive product
Identify and mitigate technical risks and help develop contingency plans as needed
Define and ensure compliance with eLxr guidelines and best practices

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

10-15 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Linux

Strong technical knowledge of Linux and related technologies

Proficiency in software packaging and package management

Demonstrated contributions to Linux distributions, ideally Debian, through documentation, bug fixes, or packages

Knowledge of Linux userspace applications and Linux kernel internals

Familiarity with technologies such as UEFI and u-boot

Strong debugging and application-building skills

Experience with Agile development methodologies, CI / CD, and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of cloud computing tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)

Understanding of CVE management and security patching

Experience across multiple programming languages

Knowledge of container technologies and virtualization

If you are a motivated and experienced software development engineer with a passion for Linux, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Skills Required

Agile Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Package Management, Git, Uefi, Version Control Systems, Azure, debian linux , Aws

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Senior Member Of Technical Staff • Chennai, India