Member of Technical Staff: Safety Certification
Kyndryl
Member of Technical Staff: Safety Certification
Kyndryl
Managed IT infrastructure and cloud services
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
Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and play a critical role in our modernization mission. You’ll be in good company among our global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely.
In this role, you’ll design, build and maintain the high-volume business logic that runs on the mainframe. At the same time you’ll play a key role in refactoring legacy code to enable modern cloud and mobile applications to seamlessly interact with the mainframe’s core data.
The Member of Technical Staff (MTS) – Safety Certification is a senior technical specialist responsible for leading software verification, validation, certification, and compliance activities supporting safety-critical embedded software programs. The role serves as a technical SME for DO-178C certification projects and works with global engineering, certification, and customer teams to ensure delivery of compliant, high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead software verification and validation activities in accordance with DO-178C standards.
Provide technical leadership for certification and compliance engagements.
Support certification planning, audit readiness, and certification artifact development.
Lead requirements traceability, verification reviews, and compliance assessments.
Perform advanced defect analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
Review test strategies, verification approaches, and coverage analysis results.
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on certification best practices.
Collaborate with customer, engineering, and program teams on certification initiatives.
Drive process improvements and operational excellence across certification programs.
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
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical & Professional Expertise
8-12 years of experience in software engineering, verification, validation, or safety certification.
Strong experience in safety-critical embedded software environments and DO-178C certification projects.
Expertise in DO-178C lifecycle processes, compliance, requirements traceability, V&V, testing, SQA, and certification audits.
Strong programming skills in C/Embedded C, with experience in BSP and device driver verification.
Proficiency with LDRA, Polarion, DOORS, Git, Jira, Linux, Python, and ARM/Intel/PPC platforms.
Experience leading technical workstreams and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Technical & Professional Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience with VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP).
Exposure to Aerospace & Defense certification programs and safety standards such as IEC 50128 and ISO 26262.
Experience participating in SOI audits and working with certification authorities.
Proven ability to lead complex certification and verification engagements as a technical SME.
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance across multiple projects.
Strong customer-facing consulting and technical advisory capabilities.
Ability to influence technical decisions and drive quality and compliance best practices.
Demonstrated capability to work independently in global certification and engineering 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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Kyndryl provides managed IT infrastructure services for large enterprises, helping them run and modernize their technology environments. Its offerings cover cloud adoption, cybersecurity, security operations, and digital workplace services, all delivered under long-term managed-service contracts. The company works by partnering with major technology providers (including Microsoft) to offer integrated, end-to-end solutions, often complemented by a new security operations center (SOC) and other security capabilities. This focus sets it apart from competitors through scale, enterprise-grade governance, and a history rooted in IBM’s infrastructure services, now independent but aligned with large technology partners. The goal is to support digital transformation by providing reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure management that enables enterprises to operate efficiently and securely in a cloud-enabled world.
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