About the Team

The Wind River Cloud team develops and delivers large-scale, cloud-native infrastructure solutions built on technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenStack. We operate at the forefront of fast-evolving open-source ecosystems, integrating these technologies into a robust platform designed to meet the demanding requirements of edge computing, including high availability, security, and scalability.

Our team delivers core platform capabilities such as configuration management, fault management, and host management. We are also a leading contributor to the open-source StarlingX project (https://www.starlingx.io/) which provides a fully integrated cloud platform optimized for distributed edge environments, with a strong focus on 5G and telecom use cases.

We are seeking a versatile Cloud Software Developer with experience in cloud-native systems and networking to help build and evolve next-generation cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native platform components for the Wind River Cloud Platform
• Develop and enhance features related to Kubernetes networking (e.g. CNI plugins, multi-network configurations)
• Support and improve high-performance networking capabilities such as SR-IOV and related technologies
• Assist in implementing Precision Time Protocol (PTP) features for time-sensitive workloads
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across distributed systems, including networking and infrastructure layers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions
• Contribute to open-source development within the StarlingX community
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code, with appropriate unit and integration tests
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of engineering practices

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development for distributed or cloud-native systems
• Strong proficiency in Python, C/C++, and/or Go, with experience building backend or infrastructure components
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and container platforms (e.g., Docker)
• Experience developing or support Kubernetes networking, including familiarity with CNI plugins (e.g., Calico)
• Strong understanding of Linux networkingfundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, bridging, bonding)
• Familiarity with high-performance networking concepts (e.g., SR-IOV) or willingness to learn
• Familiarity with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or other time synchronization technologies is a plus
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex system-level issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in team environments
• Self-motivated, fast learner with the desire and ability to master new technologies

This role is compensation range is between $95,000 to $120,000 CAD annual plus annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company's plans: health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation time, eligibility to enroll in RRSP, and paid holidays.

BENEFITS - Canada

• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work.
• Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance.
• Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage.
• Matching RRSP.
• Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance.
• Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through Unmind.
• Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars.

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