Presales Chief Architect

Overview Description Position at Wind River Presales Chief Architect & Solutions, Emerging Technologies Location: US - Alameda, San Diego, Detroit, Boston 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 companys 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. Weve achieved recent 5G milestones including the worlds 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. Role Overview Wind River seeks a visionary, highly skilled, and experienced Chief Architect to lead our technical efforts. This role will drive excellence in cloud-native and edge computing, software-defined networking, Linux system engineering, CI/CD frameworks, cybersecurity, and cutting-edge AI solutions. The Chief Architect will work across diverse technology platforms and multiple industry verticals, ensuring strategic alignment and innovation. Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for developing and deploying Linux, SDN, Kubernetes, Cloud, and Edge solutions. Solution Design: Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure solutions for Telco, Aerospace & Defense, FSI, and Automotive sectors. Technical Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert in SDN (control plane and data plane), Kubernetes, Cloud, Edge computing, and CI/CD pipelines. Innovation: Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance our product offerings. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Mentorship: Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including customers and partners, to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and solutions. Compliance and Standards: Ensure all solutions comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Qualifications Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in Linux, software architecture and design, focusing on SDN, Kubernetes, Cloud, and Edge computing. Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale, complex projects in the Telco, Aerospace & Defense, FSI, or Automotive sectors. Technical Skills Deep understanding of SDN technologies, including both the control plane and data plane. Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration. Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Strong knowledge of Edge computing frameworks and architectures. Expertise in CI/CD tools and practices. Linux development including kernel module integration. Soft Skills Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI/ML integration in network solutions. Familiarity with security protocols and best practices in cloud and edge environments. Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Benefits Flexible home office We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule or 100% remote Named Top Workplace for the 8th year in a row Wind Rivers commitment to DEIB 100% Employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Flexible Time Off policy + 12 observed Holidays 401K with company match Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Wellness Benefits through Unmind Compensation The annual base salary range for this roles listed grade level is $270,000 to $360,000 OTE for Colorado, New York, and New Jersey residents, and $290,000 to $380,000 OTE for SF Bay Area, Greater Seattle, NYC, and Washington, DC, residents. Salary ranges are 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, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays. Our Commitment to Diversity Wind River is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, HIV status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status including pregnancy, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 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