Linux Test Automation Technical Leader

Wind River Systems, Inc.
Austin, TX, United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services JIRA Automation of Tests Cloud Computing Computer Programming Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Debian Linux Software Debugging Software Design Patterns Linux
+13 more
Emulators Python (Programming Language) Open Source Technology Software Engineering Test Case Virtualization Technology Scripting Cloud Platform System Git Pytest Containerization Information Technology Docker

Job description

  • Lead the development of automated test strategies and test cases for eLxr to support Wind River’s growth in new embedded and enterprise market segments.
  • Drive improvements to features, tools, workflows, and automation processes.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members.
  • Contribute ideas and solutions for product enhancements and technical iterations.
  • Collaborate effectively with global software engineering teams across multiple time zones.

Requirements

  • BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in software development, verification, and validation.
  • Strong programming skills in C, Python (including design patterns), Go, and familiarity with Debian fundamentals.
  • Experience developing automation frameworks or Test Manager solutions.
  • Experience working with emulators and virtualized test environments.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tooling.
  • Ability to create test cases from high-level and low-level requirements, including understanding of test input variations.
  • Experience using automation frameworks and tools such as LAVA, PyTest, Git, Jira, and Linux-based development environments.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis - without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer, now, or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • Must be a local resident of Greater Austin, TX or willing to relocate.

Good to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience working with AWS or other cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • In-depth Linux knowledge, including kernel concepts and system internals.
  • Experience contributing to or testing open-source projects.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse engineering teams.
  • Clear communication and documentation skills.
  • Self-driven with strong attention to detail and ownership., Aerospace and Defense, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, C Programming Language, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Debian Linux, Debugging Skills, Dental Insurance, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Docker, Documentation, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Emulators, Git, Kernel Programming, Leadership, Life Insurance, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Market Segmentation, Mentoring, Open Source, Process Improvement, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Access Network (RAN), Software Development, Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Telecommunications Industry, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Validation Testing, Virtualization

Benefits & conditions

  • 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

About the company

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., Join us at Wind River, where we’re not just shaping technology; we’re shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here.

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