Distributed Storage Software Development Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
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.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Distributed Storage Software Developer Engineer to work on eLxr, a Debian derivative. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance distributed storage systems integrated with eLxr. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building scalable, fault-tolerant storage solutions for Linux-based enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement distributed storage systems for eLxr
• Integrate and optimize storage solutions within enterprise environments
• Develop storage protocols and APIs for data replication, consistency, and fault tolerance
• Package and maintain storage-related Debian packages for eLxr distribution
• Optimize I/O performance and data access patterns in distributed Linux environments
• Implement data durability mechanisms including erasure coding, replication strategies, and backup systems
• Collaborate with eLxr team on distribution integration and release cycles
• Debug complex distributed systems issues including race conditions, network partitions, and data corruption
• Contribute to upstream open-source storage projects and Debian packaging efforts
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in distributed systems development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Go, or Rust
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other Linux distributions
• Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts: consensus algorithms, CAP theorem, eventual consistency
• Experience with storage technologies: block storage, object storage, or file systems
• Knowledge of Linux package management (dpkg, apt) and Debian packaging
• Proficiency with Linux systems programming and kernel interfaces
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
• Must reside in Greater Austin, TX area
• United States Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with distributed storage systems (Ceph, GlusterFS, MinIO, HDFS)
• Debian Developer or Maintainer experience
• Familiarity with Debian policy and packaging standards
• Knowledge of cloud storage services (AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage)
• Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Experience with database internals or key-value stores
• Understanding of hardware storage technologies (NVMe, SSD, HDD)
• Contributions to Debian or upstream open-source storage projects
• Experience with performance profiling tools (perf, eBPF, flamegraphs)
Technical Skills
• Programming: C/C++, Go, Rust, Python, Shell scripting
• Linux: Debian/Ubuntu systems, package management, systemd
• Storage: Block devices, file systems, object storage, distributed databases
• Protocols: gRPC, REST, Raft, Paxos
• Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems (Prometheus, Grafana), debhelper, pbuilder
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP experience
BENEFITS
• 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
SPECIAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
This position will perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil, and therefore any offer will be contingent upon verification of both of these requirements.
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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