Member of Technical Saff – OS Kernel

Aptiv PLC; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model for workplaceflexi?

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Disability coverage

RRSP matching

Flexible time-off

Employee assistance program

Learning benefits

Job summary

Aptiv PLC in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Member of Technical Staff – OS Kernel to develop kernel components for the VxWorks OS. You will apply your OS expertise to design and implement new capabilities ensuring security, safety, high performance, and real-time reliability.

As part of the role you will design and develop core OS technologies, deliver quality code and tests within a CI/CD and Agile framework, investigate issues, create design documents, and collaborate with cross-functional

Qualifications

• 8+ years of OS development experience, including kernel and device drivers.
• Strong understanding of operating system concepts and RTOS development.
• Proficiency in C with embedded systems development; C++, Python a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks OS.
• Develop and deliver high quality design, code, and tests following a CI/CD model and agile methodology.
• Investigate and resolve issues reported during product verification and from customers.
• Create design documents for new technologies and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
• Participate in all aspects of the software development process.

Skills

C programming

Kernel development

Device drivers

RTOS development

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Assembly

DO-178C

ISO 26262

ASPICE

Job description

Member of Technical Saff – OS Kernel

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

YOUR ROLE

As an OS Kernel MTS, you will develop kernel components for the VxWorks operating system. Leveraging your operating systems expertise, you will help design and implement new capabilities while upholding VxWorks’ core principles of security, safety, high performance, and real-time reliability.

In your daily job you will:

• Design and develop Core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks OS
• Develop and deliver high quality design, code, and tests following a CI/CD model and agile methodology
• Investigate and resolve issues reported during product verification and from customers
• Create design documents for new technologies and conduct code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions
• Participate in all aspects of the software development process

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• 8+ years of relevant technical experience in operating systems development, including kernel and device driver development.
• Strong understanding of operating system concepts
• Experience with RTOS software development, including core OS kernel functionality
• Proficiency in C programming with hands‑on experience in embedded systems development
• Experience with assembly, C++, Python, and other development languages is a plus
• Experience with low‑level device drivers, BSP board bring‑up, or architecture‑level development is a plus
• Experience in developing software compliant with industry certification standards, including DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, MIL is a plus
• Ability to drive a project end‑to‑end, from concept and requirements through implementation, delivery, and release
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive as an exceptional team player who works well in collaborative environments
• Self‑motivated, fast learner with a demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologies

BENEFITS

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• RRSP matching for financial security
• Flexible time‑off policies for work‑life balance
• Employee assistance program for mental well‑being
• Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Compensation

This role is compensation range is between $140,000 to $180,000 USD plus annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plans: health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays.

Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.