Principal Technologist — Linux OS Architect for Enterprise

Aptiv; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

Flexible time-off policies

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Principal Technologist in Troy, MI to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the eLxr, a Debian-based OS for safety-critical products. In this role, you will define and drive the technical vision while collaborating with product management and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of experience in software engineering, specifically within Linux OS, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with Enterprise customers. Offering a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, Aptiv invites you to shape technology and drive impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in Linux operating systems, particularly Debian-based distributions.
• Strong understanding of OS internals including kernel.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall technical vision for the eLxr OS platform.
• Provide strategic technical guidance across all major components.
• Mentor engineering teams on design approaches and technical decision-making.

Skills

Linux operating systems

Technical leadership

Architecture roles

Software engineering

Cloud integration

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Debian-based distributions

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Aptiv is seeking a Principal Technologist in Troy, MI to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the eLxr, a Debian-based OS for safety-critical products. In this role, you will define and drive the technical vision while collaborating with product management and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of experience in software engineering, specifically within Linux OS, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with Enterprise customers. Offering a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, Aptiv invites you to shape technology and drive impact.