System Engineer – OS Kernel

Aptiv; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

Flexible time-off policies

Learning benefits and seminars

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking an OS Kernel Engineer in Walnut Creek, CA. You will aid in developing kernel components for the VxWorks operating system, focusing on implementation, testing, and debugging. Collaborating with experienced engineers, you'll build your skills in system-level development.

This position offers a compensation range of $100,000 to $135,000 USD annually, along with a hybrid work model, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible time-off policies.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic project work.
• Knowledge or basic experience with core OS kernel functionality.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Core OS technologies for VxWorks.
• Contribute to coding, testing, and validation following CI/CD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware and software integration.

Skills

Knowledge of operating systems concepts

Knowledge or basic experience with RTOS software development

C programming

Experience with assembly, C++, Python

Experience with low-level device drivers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated, fast learner

Job description

About Wind River

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission‑critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability. Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. Scientific achievements include NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers, as well as 5G milestones like Verizon’s first successful 5G data session and a large Open RAN network with Vodafone.

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Your Role

As an OS Kernel Engineer, you will support the development of kernel components for the VxWorks operating system, assisting in implementation, testing, and debugging while working closely with experienced engineers to build your skills in system‑level development.

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

Key skills and competencies

• Relevant experience, including internships, co‑ops, or academic project work
• Knowledge of operating systems concepts
• Knowledge or basic experience with RTOS software development, including core OS kernel functionality
• Knowledge or basic experience 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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 has a compensation range of $100,000 to $135,000 USD plus an 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 401(k), and 12 paid holidays.

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