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About the position
We are seeking an enthusiastic Director of OS Engineering, specializing in embedded Linux systems to help develop and maintain Vizio's core operating structure. The Engineering Director will be responsible for taking visions and directing, communicating, tracking, and mentoring the Engineering team to successfully implement those visions, solving the most difficult problems in the company. This Position will report to our VP of Engineering and will have multiple Engineering Managers as direct reports. We are a close-knit team, focusing on challenging problems that make a difference in our business. There will also be minimal travel associated with this role (twice a year). We concentrate on high-impact, high-value development, and in this role, you'll be delivering the software that helps us grow. We pride ourselves on working in a collaborative environment, and to do so we are in our Dallas, TX office 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Set performance goals and provide regular feedback to individuals, supporting their growth and career development.
- Deeply understand the technology at play, including the Linux kernel, Hardware Abstraction Layers, C++ compiler toolchains, and system services.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
- Drive improvements to development practices, including planning, architecture, documentation, and testing.
- Own design, development, and delivery of core OS components and features, including the hardware abstraction layer, system services, and basic TV UX features.
Requirements
- Strong experience with C/C++, Linux.
- Proven track record of solving very difficult technical problems in embedded devices.
- Experience leading design and implementation of automated engineering tests for embedded devices.
- Experience developing in constrained environments.
- Experience as an Engineering Director.
- Background as a Principal Engineer or Architect.
- Integrity, humility, and being a self-starter.
- Bias towards action.
- Ability to balance competing pressures.
