Senior Engineer - System
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Graphics Software Engineer to contribute to the development of a Vulkan Safety-Certified Graphics Stack for RTOS. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and adapting Vulkan APIs to support various GPU and display controllers on RTOS. You will work closely with architects and development teams, providing detailed designs, implementing solutions, conducting code reviews, and ensuring the robustness of the overall graphics stack.
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This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge graphics technology within a safety-critical environment. If you have a passion for low-level programming, and embedded systems that are certified for stringent aerospace standards, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement graphics features based on product requirements.
- Adapt and integrate open-source libraries to support Vulkan SC APIs on a RTOS.
- Basic knowledge of GPU architecture.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of C/C++ and Vulcan applications.
- expertise in Khronos Group Vulkan APIs.
- Familiarity with various GPUs (e.g., AMD, Arm, Intel, Nvidia, Qualcomm, etc.).
- Experience debugging Graphics driver issues found by application usage of Graphics APIs
- Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred (Nice to have) Skills:
- Experience writing applications using Graphics APIs.
- Experience with DO-178C Safety Certification.
- Hands-on experience with VxWorks or other Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
- Embedded software development experience on ARM and Intel platforms.
- Knowledge of MISRA C or CERT C rules.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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