Senior Core Kernel Engineer - Embedded RTOS Expert

Aptiv PLC; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health/dental/life insurance

Disability coverage

RRSP matching

Flexible time off

Employee assistance program

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Wind River is seeking a Senior System Engineer to contribute to Core Kernel development for the VxWorks OS. You will work with experienced engineers on system-level software, participate in code reviews, and help ensure robust integration across hardware and software components.

The role emphasizes embedded systems expertise, kernel-level programming in C/C++, RTOS experience, and collaboration within agile teams to deliver reliable, secure software for mission-critical applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OS kernel level
• Strong understanding of OS concepts
• Hands-on RTOS software development experience
• Proficient in C for embedded systems development
• Familiarity with Assembly, C++, Python is a plus
• Experience with low-level device drivers and BSP bring-up
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to learn new technologies quickly

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks OS
• Contribute to coding, testing and validation following a CI/CD model and agile methodology
• Assist in investigating and resolving issues found during product verification and testing
• Contribute to documentation and participate in code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware and software integration

Skills

OS kernel development

RTOS development

C programming

C++

Python

Assembly

Device drivers

Verbal communication

Job description

Wind River is seeking a Senior System Engineer to contribute to Core Kernel development for the VxWorks OS. You will work with experienced engineers on system-level software, participate in code reviews, and help ensure robust integration across hardware and software components.

The role emphasizes embedded systems expertise, kernel-level programming in C/C++, RTOS experience, and collaboration within agile teams to deliver reliable, secure software for mission-critical applications.