Senior Kernel & Embedded RTOS Engineer (Hybrid)

Aptiv; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and life insurance

Disability coverage

RRSP matching

Vacation and time-off programs

Employee assistance and learning

Job summary

Wind River, an Aptiv company, is seeking a Senior System Engineer to develop core OS kernel components for the VxWorks RTOS. You will design, implement, test, and debug low-level operating system technologies powering mission-critical embedded systems.

You will work with experienced engineers to deliver secure, reliable software using Agile processes and CI/CD, and you will debug complex issues, write designs, and perform thorough code reviews.

Qualifications

• Strong OS concepts and kernel development experience.
• Experience with RTOS and embedded software.
• Proficiency in C; knowledge of C++/Python an asset.
• Experience with low-level drivers and architecture-level development.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, or military standards is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop core OS kernel components for the VxWorks embedded RTOS.
• Design, implement, test, and deliver high-quality software using Agile methodologies and a CI/CD development model.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve complex issues identified through product verification or reported by customers.
• Create technical designs and documentation for new operating system capabilities.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to software quality, reliability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
• Support low‑level platform development, including device drivers, BSP board bring‑up, and architecture‑specific functionality.
• Drive assigned projects from requirements and design through implementation, delivery, and release.

Skills

C programming

RTOS

Embedded software

OS kernel

Device drivers

BSP bring-up

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Assembly

BSP bring-up

CI/CD

Job description

Wind River, an Aptiv company, is seeking a Senior System Engineer to develop core OS kernel components for the VxWorks RTOS. You will design, implement, test, and debug low-level operating system technologies powering mission-critical embedded systems.

You will work with experienced engineers to deliver secure, reliable software using Agile processes and CI/CD, and you will debug complex issues, write designs, and perform thorough code reviews.