Software Architect – Enterprise Private Cloud Infrastructure

Software Architect – Enterprise Private Cloud Infrastructure & AI Workloads Apply for the Software Architect – Enterprise Private Cloud Infrastructure & AI Workloads role at Wind River Job Location: Ottawa, ON 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 powered billions of systems across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries. Its software supports NASA missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers, and has achieved 5G milestones with Verizon and Vodafone. Wind River is recognized for technology innovation and workplace culture, earning global Great Place to Work certification and the title of “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. About The Opportunity Wind River is expanding its footprint into the enterprise private cloud market, enabling customers to run standard compute and AI‑intensive workloads on secure, scalable, and highly automated infrastructure. The Private Cloud portfolio includes Kubernetes, OpenStack, Analytics, and Automation solutions engineered for high performance, reliability, and enterprise‑grade security. What You’ll Do Own the architectural vision for Wind River’s enterprise private cloud offerings. Drive end‑to‑end architectural design across Kubernetes, OpenStack, Analytics, and Automation frameworks, including integration pathways for AI/ML workloads. Collaborate with product management, engineering teams, and customer architects to align platform capabilities with enterprise needs. Define and document architecture patterns, reference designs, and technology roadmaps for enterprise deployments, including hybrid cloud and edge integration. Evaluate and recommend emerging open‑source technologies, frameworks, and standards. Provide technical leadership in proof‑of‑concept and pilot programs for AI and high‑performance workloads. Partner with the security architecture team to embed security‑by‑design principles across all components. Act as a mentor and technical authority for development teams. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of software architecture and product development experience, with at least 5 years in cloud infrastructure solutions for enterprise markets. Deep knowledge of enterprise infrastructure requirements: security, compliance, scalability, performance optimization, high availability, and disaster recovery. Proven expertise in Kubernetes, OpenStack, and enterprise‑grade automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Argo CD). Experience with observability and analytics platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack, OpenSearch). Solid understanding of AI/ML workload orchestration in cloud environments. Familiarity with cloud‑native standards (CNCF projects, CSI, CNI) and multi‑cloud/hybrid cloud architectures. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in regulated industries with complex compliance needs. Contributions to open‑source projects in Kubernetes, OpenStack, or related ecosystems. Understanding of edge computing architectures and distributed systems at scale. Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security automation. What We Offer Opportunity to define the next generation of enterprise private cloud solutions. Work with cutting‑edge technologies in cloud‑native, AI, and automation domains. A collaborative environment with top engineering talent. Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Benefits Hybrid work flexibility. Company‑sponsored health, dental, and life insurance. Short and long‑term disability coverage. Matching RRSP. Vacation and various time‑off policies. Well‑being programs: Employee assistance program, Unmind mental well‑being support. Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars. Applicant Privacy Notice Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. At Wind River, we strictly adhere to all applicable data privacy laws. Please review Wind River's Applicant Privacy Notice, which can be found here. Wind River is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr