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.
YOUR ROLE
The Manager, Engineering - Systems (India) is a regional leadership role responsible for managing a team of up to 20 systems engineers in India. This role provides day-to-day management, technical guidance, and career development for engineers working on embedded Linux systems, kernel development, user space applications, and related infrastructure. The India team focuses on feature and board development, as well as security vulnerabilities.
In your daily job you will:
Team Management
Manage a team of up to 20 engineers including MTS, SMTS, Architects, Senior Engineers, and Engineers
Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions
Facilitate team meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Resolve conflicts and maintain team cohesion
Ensure team members have necessary resources and support
Provide mentorship to junior managers and technical leads
Technical Leadership
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Review code, architecture decisions, and technical designs
Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
Participate in technical discussions and problem-solving
Stay current with industry trends and technologies
Lead technical architecture and strategic planning initiatives
Hiring & Development
Participate in recruiting and hiring processes
Onboard new team members and ensure smooth integration
Develop individual development plans for team members
Identify training needs and opportunities
Support career growth and advancement
Mentor senior engineers and technical leads
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of engineering experience
3+ years of engineering management experience
Experience managing teams of 10+ engineers
Background in embedded systems, Linux, or systems software
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems
Experience with Linux kernel development or user space applications
Knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
Familiarity with build systems, CI/CD, and development tools
Understanding of code review processes and quality assurance
Experience with technical architecture and strategic planning
Management Skills
Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with performance management and career development
Ability to balance technical and business priorities
Project management and resource allocation experience
Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills
Experience mentoring senior engineers and technical leads
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Yocto Project or similar embedded Linux frameworks
Open source community involvement
Experience in automotive, industrial, or networking industries
Certification in agile methodologies (Scrum Master, etc.)
Experience with distributed team management
Key Performance Indicators
Team retention rate (target: 85%+)
Team productivity and sprint velocity
Code quality metrics
Onboarding time to productivity
Employee satisfaction and engagement scores
Project delivery on time and within budget
Customer satisfaction and engagement
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