At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the architecture of a cutting-edge Linux distribution for mission-critical applications.
- Company: Join Wind River, a global leader in industrial technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, comprehensive health coverage, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while making a real impact across various industries.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Linux development and strong software architecture skills required.
The predicted salary is between 118800 - 145200 $ per year.
Wind River (an Aptiv company) is seeking an experienced Linux Software Architect to lead the architecture and technical evolution of eLxr, a commercial Debian-based Linux distribution designed for enterprise, edge, and mission-critical deployments. In this highly influential technical role, you will shape a scalable, secure, and maintainable platform supporting Telecommunications, Aerospace, Industrial, and Automotive markets. You will work across the full software lifecycle and collaborate with engineering, product management, customers, partners, and open-source communities to transform complex requirements into robust Linux platform solutions.
Your Role
- Define and maintain the software architecture and technical roadmap for the eLxr Linux distribution and its supporting ecosystem.
- Lead the evolution of package management, distribution infrastructure, system services, security frameworks, release engineering, and long-term support strategies.
- Architect secure software delivery, package repositories, update mechanisms, and enterprise deployment workflows.
- Guide hardware enablement and platform integration across supported architectures.
- Partner with product management, customers, and engineering teams to translate business and technical requirements into scalable platform capabilities.
- Lead architecture reviews and major design initiatives, ensuring technical quality, consistency, security, and adherence to engineering best practices.
- Mentor engineers and technical leads, driving technical consensus across teams.
- Build effective engagement with relevant open-source communities and contributors.
Your Background
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in Linux software development, operating systems, or platform engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in software architecture or technical leadership roles, with demonstrated ability to drive architectural decisions and technical consensus.
- Deep expertise in Debian-based Linux distributions, Linux internals, Debian packaging, and APT repository management.
- Experience designing secure, production-grade Linux platforms, including distribution customization, lifecycle management, hardware enablement, and platform integration.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, security frameworks, secure software supply chains, SBOMs, CI/CD, and release automation.
- Experience with cloud and container technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Go, or Python; contributions to Debian, the Linux kernel, or related open-source projects are highly valued.
Why join WindRiver/Aptiv?
- 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.
At WindRiver, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most. Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. WindRiver empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.
Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Linux Software Architect employer: Aptiv
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