Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, and they are seeking a Senior Linux Software and Security Engineer for their eLxr team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining security-related components across a Debian-based Linux distribution, while also contributing to packaging, patching, and security vulnerability remediation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain software components used within the eLxr distribution (C/C++, Python, or similar languages)
- Create, update, and optimize Debian packages
- Contribute fixes and patches upstream to Debian when appropriate, following community guidelines
- Maintain and enhance build scripts, packaging pipelines, and system tooling to support secure and reproducible builds
- Monitor upstream projects, Debian security alerts, mailing lists, and community patches to keep packages updated and secure
- Collaborate on architecture and design decisions affecting distribution direction, package quality, and security posture
- Document processes, package changes, upstream contributions, and security fixes for internal and external stakeholders
- Work closely with kernel, platform, infrastructure, and security engineering teams
- Investigate, triage, reproduce, and remediate CVEs across the distribution; create, backport, test, and sign patches
- Implement distribution-wide- hardening aligned with STIG, CIS Benchmarks, and secure coding guidelines
- Participate in FIPS-related- development and validation activities. Work with OpenSSL, GnuTLS, and other crypto toolkits to maintain secure configurations and enforce strong defaults
- Develop and maintain secure boot, and trusted boot workflows (e.g., UEFI Secure Boot, TPM integration)
Skills
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or related technical field
- 12+ years of hands-on experience in Linux engineering, software development, or distribution maintenance
- Familiarity with STIG, CIS, FIPS 140‑x, NIST 800‑53, or similar security frameworks
- Experience with secure boot, UEFI firmware, TPM, key signing, and related boot‑chain security
- Knowledge of automated security scanning and vulnerability (CVE) management tools
- Strong understanding of Linux internals; Debian experience preferred
- Proficiency in a systems programming language (C/C++, Rust) and/or scripting language (Python, shell)
- Understanding of secure coding practices and general software security principles
- Must reside in Greater Austin, TX area with ability to be present on site
- United States Citizenship required or permanent residency is required
- Knowledge of cryptographic libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS), PKI concepts, and secure protocol configuration
- Experience with Debian packaging tools
- Experience contributing to Debian or other open-source communities
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems and secure build pipelines (GitLab CI preferred)
- Understanding of kernel security features and Linux security modules (AppArmor, SELinux)
- Experience with containerization and cloud technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively within distributed teams
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on complex tasks
Benefits
- Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
- Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- RRSP matching for financialsecurity
- Flexibletime-off policies for work-life balance
- Employee assistance program for mental well-being
- Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars
Company Overview
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener, and more connected solutions, which enable the future of mobility. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Dublin, Dublin, IRL, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.aptiv.com.