Associate Director, Software Engineering - Development

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Your role

As a Software Architecture professional at Kyndryl, you will provide technical design leadership for embedded, real-time, Linux, cloud-edge, and simulation-enabled software platforms supporting a Kyndryl client's product engineering environment. This role focuses on software architecture for board support packages, kernel components, device drivers, real-time software, Linux platform components, cloud operating-system components, software integration, simulation tooling, and lifecycle-quality engineering.

What you will do

• Define and guide software architecture for embedded Linux, real-time systems, board support packages, kernel integration, device drivers, network stacks, boot loaders, and platform software components.

• Support hardware bring-up, software integration, system design, validation planning, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and design reviews.

• Provide technical leadership to software engineers, DevOps engineers, integration engineers, test engineers, simulation developers, technical leads, and support teams.

• Ensure software designs consider performance, reliability, maintainability, supportability, security, quality, and certification-readiness where applicable.

• Mentor junior engineers and support complex engineering decisions across distributed product development teams.
  

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

Required skills and experience

• 15+ years of experience.

• Strong experience in embedded software architecture, C/C++, Linux kernel, BSPs, device drivers, networking, debugging, and hardware/software integration.

• Experience with real-time systems, embedded Linux, multicore architectures, ARM/x86 platforms, platform-level software, and full software lifecycle execution.

• Ability to guide requirements, design, coding, integration, validation, testing, troubleshooting, and technical reviews.

• Strong communication and documentation skills for engineering and customer-facing technical contexts.
  

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience with simulation-based development, virtualized hardware environments, Python, open-source software, or advanced debugging tools.

• Knowledge of DO-178C, safety certification, V&V, software quality assurance, or certification documentation.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, telecom, industrial, medical, or intelligent-edge product environments.

Being You

The Kyn in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we're excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That's The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn't just a job-it's an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won't just contribute-you'll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We're here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact Join us and help shape what's next.

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