Member of Technical Staff – OS Kernel

Your Role

Wind River, an Aptiv Company, is seeking a Member of Technical Staff – OS Kernel to contribute to the development of core kernel components for the VxWorks real-time operating system. Based in Kanata, Ontario, this role offers the opportunity to work on low-level operating system technologies used in mission-critical intelligent systems.

You will work with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to design, implement, test, debug, and integrate core OS functionality while contributing to software quality, reliability, security, and continuous improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core operating system technologies and kernel components for the VxWorks embedded RTOS.
• Design, implement, test, and validate high-quality software following Agile methodologies and a CI/CD development model.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve complex software issues identified through product verification or reported by customers.
• Create and maintain technical design documentation for new and existing operating system functionality.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware and software integration.
• Contribute to technical projects from requirements and design through implementation, delivery, and release.

Your Background

• Strong understanding of operating system concepts and core OS/kernel functionality.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS and embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C programming and embedded systems development.
• Experience debugging complex low-level software issues.
• Experience with low-level device drivers, BSP board bring-up, or architecture-specific development is preferred.
• Experience with Assembly, C++, Python, or other development languages is a plus.
• Experience developing software compliant with industry certification standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, or MIL standards is a plus.
• Ability to independently drive technical work from requirements and design through implementation and delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative engineering environments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly.

Why join Wind River / Aptiv?

• You grow at Aptiv. 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. 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. 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

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility.
• Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Matching RRSP.
• Vacation and various time-off policies supporting work-life balance.
• Employee assistance and mental well-being programs.
• Learning benefits, including LinkedIn Learning and seminars.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $110,000 to $140,000 CAD plus an annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, abilities, and internal equity.

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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