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

Wind River is seeking an experienced Protocol stack / Network stack developer to join the Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP) & VxWorks development teams.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and optimizing network protocols and communication stacks, certification of safety-critical features and functionality used by our Aerospace, Industrial and Automotive customers. Your expertise will work directly impact the performance, reliability, and security of our networks systems.

The Middleware team is responsible for developing and improving the software eco-system around VxWorks/HVP on platforms like Arm, IA etc. next generation of applications. This contribution helps drive the development of world-class System Software for architected hardware and software platforms.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are: 

• Design, develop, and maintain protocol stacks for various network layers (e.g., OSI model).
• Implement transport protocols (TCP, UDP) and network protocols (IP, ICMP, ARP, etc.).
• Enhance existing network stack components (e.g., socket libraries, network drivers).
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues.
• Profile and optimize network performance (latency, throughput, packet loss).
• Optimize protocol performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network protocols.
• Document usage guidelines, best practices, and troubleshooting tips
• Explore emerging technologies and standards related to network protocols.
• Work closely with hardware engineers, firmware developers, and system architects.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions

Core Competencies & Demonstrated Success 

• Experience in embedded software development.
• Knowledge of development and verification standards like DO178C
• Experience as a technical hands-on to work as senior individual contributor as well as mentor to juniors in the team.
• Self-motivated with a customer-focused mindset
• Able to develop product features in accordance with customer requirements

Qualifications

• BTech / MTech degree (Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree).
• Solid understanding of software development methodology.
• Minimum 6-10 years' experience in protocol stack or network stack development.
• Overall 14 years to 18 Years of experience.
• Knowledge and experience of any RTOS (QNX, VxWorks, Free RTOS etc.) and embedded software development tools.
• Proficiency in developing software stacks written preferably in C, C++.
• Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, etc.) and socket programming.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix networking and kernel space development is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of security protocols (TLS/SSL, IPsec) and performance optimization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex software and system issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Windriver. Windriver provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Windriver value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

“Windriver is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”

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