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Senior Engineer - System

@ Canada Wind River

Ontario

Full-time6+ years experience
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Overview

Wind River, part of Aptiv, is hiring a Senior Engineer - System to lead a team building automated tests that validate safety-critical embedded real-time operating systems and virtualization solutions. The role combines hands-on test development with organizing team work, agile delivery and mentoring junior engineers. Full-time, hybrid with 3 office days per week, with a base salary of $99,000 to $124,000 CAD plus an annual incentive bonus.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop end-to-end automated tests for new product features
  • Maintain the automated test suite and triage issues
  • Develop test plans and test strategies
  • Mentor junior team members
  • Lead team organization and agile process

Requirements summary:

  • BSc or equivalent work experience
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Strong Python, Linux, C and shell scripting skills
  • Experience with pytest and containerization
  • Agile and test methodology knowledge

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience6+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Performance bonus, Wellness

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Job description

Your role

Wind River Systems is seeking a high-performing, highly skilled Senior Engineer - System for a team developing automated tests to validate safety-critical embedded real-time operating systems and embedded virtualization solutions. The purpose of this role is to lead this team to organize its work, help the team follow the development process, including agile methodologies, deliver on its commitments with technical contributions and interface with engineering management and technical authority on timeline and deliverables.


Responsibilities

  • Learn about and research new product features
  • Develop end-to-end automated tests to exercise those new features
  • Maintain the existing automated test suite and triage issues
  • Add automation coverage for new hardware and peripherals as needed
  • Mentor junior members of the team
  • Develop new test plans and test strategies
  • Perform manual tests as necessary
  • Provide technical guidance and expertise to the team
  • Contribute to the team’s deliverables

Your background

  • BSc or higher degree (Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering, or other STEM field) or equivalent work experience
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Solid understanding of software development methodology, including Agile.
  • Solid understanding of test methodology
  • Solid understanding of Python
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks such as pytest
  • Strong knowledge of Linux
  • Highly competent in C and shell scripting
  • Strong software architecture skills
  • Containerization experience
  • Knowledge of security practices and principles is a plus
  • Only Canadian Citizenship Required
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Strong technical leadership skills
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong documentation and writing skills
  • Familiarity with software configuration management tools, preferably git and Bitbucket
  • Familiarity with defect tracking tools, preferably Jira.

It will be great if you also have:

Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools (e.g. Jenkins, Travis CI, etc.)

Knowledge of DO-178B/C certification standard and certification experience

Your benefits

  • Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work - 3 days in the office per week
  • 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.

Compensation

This role is compensation range is between $99,000 to $124,000 CAD 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.


Why Join Aptiv / Wind River

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.

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv / Wind River

At Wind River, 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. Wind River 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.

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