Senior Engineer - RTOS Canada

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Kanata, ON, CAN
In-Office
110K-120K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Develop operating system components for Wind River’s next-generation real-time operating system. Responsibilities include kernel and device-driver development, designing and implementing OS capabilities, writing and testing high-quality code, debugging verification and customer issues, producing design documentation, conducting code reviews, and integrating hardware and software. The role follows CI/CD and agile practices and requires ownership across the software lifecycle from requirements through release.
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Role Summary

As an OS engineer, you will develop components for WR next generation real-time 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.

 
Your Role

In your daily job you will:

  • Design and develop OS technologies for WR next generation RTOS
  • 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

Your Background

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or computer/electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
  • 3-5 years of relevant technical experience in operating systems development, including kernel and device driver development.
  • Good understanding of OS concepts such as processes, threads, memory management, and file systems.
  • Excellent programming skills using C
  • Proficiency in assembly, C++, Python, and other development languages is a plus.
  • Good analytical and debugging skills.
  • Strong understanding of operating system concepts
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Good team player who works well in collaborative environments.
  • Self-managed, fast learner with the desire and ability to master new technologies.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. git) and the iterative and agile/scrum software development processes.
  • 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

This role is compensation range is between $110,000 - 120,000 CAD annual plus 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, vacation time, eligibility to enroll in RRSP, and paid holidays.


Why join Aptiv/Wind River?

  • You grow at Aptiv/Wind River. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win. 
  • You make an impact at Aptiv/Wind River. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.
  • You have support at Aptiv/Wind River. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv/Wind River:

  • Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work.
  • Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance.
  • Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Matching RRSP.
  • Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance.
  • Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through Unmind.
  • Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars.

Wind River is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law


SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS  

Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship in order to perform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries: Belarus; Burma; China; Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Syria; Venezuela; Afghanistan; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Cyprus; Democratic Republic of Congo; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Haiti; Iraq; Lebanon; Libya; Russia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Zimbabwe. The security clearance process may take a significant amount of time to complete, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate's legal ability to perform the fundamental job duties. Wind River is committed to meeting its obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in this regard.


Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv


At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

 

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent technical degree
  • 3–5 years of relevant operating systems development experience
  • Experience with kernel and device driver development
  • Strong understanding of operating system concepts, including processes, threads, memory management, and file systems
  • Excellent programming skills in C
  • Good analytical and debugging skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-management, adaptability, and ability to learn new technologies
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
  • Experience with iterative and Agile/Scrum software development processes
  • Ability to drive projects end-to-end from concept and requirements through implementation, delivery, and release
  • Proficiency in assembly, C++, Python, or other development languages
  • Experience developing software compliant with standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, or MIL standards

APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about APTIV and has not been reviewed or approved by APTIV.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.

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