Senior System Engineer – OS Kernel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

Flexible time-off policies

Learning benefits, including LinkedIn Learning subscription

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Member of Technical Staff - OS Kernel in Walnut Creek, CA. In this pivotal role, you will develop kernel components for the VxWorks operating system. Your expertise in operating systems will help us design and implement new capabilities, contributing to security, performance, and real-time reliability.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in OS development, including kernel and driver development. The position offers a hybrid work model along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant technical experience in operating systems development.
• Strong understanding of operating system concepts.
• Experience with low-level device drivers and architecture-level development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core OS technologies for embedded VxWorks OS.
• Develop and deliver high-quality design, code, and tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions.

Skills

Operating systems development

Kernel and device driver development

C programming

Embedded systems development

RTOS software development

Communication skills

Job description

Member of Technical Staff - OS Kernel

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

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

Key skills and competencies

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.