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About the opportunity
We are seeking a hands-on Software Development Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for the security, compliance, and core OS development of eLxr, our Debian derivative. You will guide a U.S.-based team delivering OS hardening, cryptography, compliance, image generation, vulnerability management, and CI/CD pipeline integrity. This role requires strong Linux expertise, modern engineering leadership, and the ability to drive security-focused development at scale.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Team & Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing U.S.-based engineering team.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, clarity, security-first thinking, and technical excellence.
- Align roadmap, execution, and priorities across Engineering, Product, and Security partners.
Security & Compliance
- Own compliance frameworks: FIPS, STIG, CIS, and internal SDL practices.
- Oversee CVE triage, prioritization, fixing, testing, and reporting.
- Lead engineering for secure boot, cryptographic tools (e.g., OpenSSL), and key security components.
Platform & OS Engineering
- Drive OS image generation, signing, reproducible builds, and automated build
pipelines. - Lead development of the eLxr installer, entitlement systems, and provisioning
tools. - Ensure CI/CD pipelines include security scanning, artifact integrity, and
compliance automation.
Qualifications
- 8+ years in software engineering, DevSecOps, Linux platform development, or
OS engineering - 3+ years managing engineering teams
- Strong Linux fundamentals (Debian experience ideal)
- Experience with secure boot, cryptography, OS packaging, CVE workflows,
automated pipelines, and cloud-native development - Background in compliance-heavy environments (FIPS, STIG, CIS, etc.)
- Must reside in Greater Austin, TX area with ability to be present on site
- United States Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience contributing to or maintaining Linux distributions
- Knowledge of kernel hardening, container security, or virtualization security
ABOUT YOU
A clear, motivating engineering leader with deep Linux experience. You balance
technical insight with people leadership, enjoy solving complex security problems, and
build teams that deliver secure, reliable systems at scale.
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
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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