Senior OS Kernel Engineer: Embedded Systems, Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Disability coverage

RRSP matching

Flexible time off

Employee assistance program

Learning benefits

Job summary

Wind River in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Senior OS Kernel Engineer to contribute to kernel components for the VxWorks operating system, supporting implementation, testing, and debugging in collaboration with senior engineers.

You will develop core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks, deliver high quality design and tests in a CI/CD model, investigate issues, and work with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operating system concepts.
• Experience with RTOS software development, including core OS kernel functionality.
• Proficiency in C programming with hands‑on embedded systems experience.
• Experience with assembly, C++, Python; those are a plus.
• Experience with low‑level device drivers, BSP bring‑up, or architecture‑level development.
• Experience with industry certification standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, MIL) is a plus.
• Ability to drive a project end‑to‑end from concept to release.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with fast learning and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks OS.
• Develop and deliver high quality design, code, and tests following CI/CD and agile.
• Investigate and resolve issues reported during product verification and by customers.
• Create design documents for new technologies and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.

Skills

OS concepts

RTOS development

C programming

Assembly

C++

Python

Low‑level drivers

BSP bring‑up

Architecture‑level dev

Certification standards

End‑to‑end project delivery

Communication

Teamwork

Self‑motivated learner

Job description

Wind River in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Senior OS Kernel Engineer to contribute to kernel components for the VxWorks operating system, supporting implementation, testing, and debugging in collaboration with senior engineers.

You will develop core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks, deliver high quality design and tests in a CI/CD model, investigate issues, and work with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.