Senior System Engineer - Core Kernel

About the job

Your Role

Wind River, An Aptiv Company, is seeking a Senior System Engineer Core Kernel to contribute to the development of core kernel components for the VxWorks real-time operating system. This is a unique opportunity to work on low-level operating system technologies for mission-critical intelligent systems while solving complex challenges in embedded and real-time software development.

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

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the development of 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 issues identified through product verification and testing.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for 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.
• Support low-level platform development, including device drivers, BSP board bring-up, and architecture-specific functionality.

Your Background

• 5+ years of relevant experience in OS kernel-level software development.
• Strong understanding of operating system concepts and hands-on experience with core OS or kernel functionality.
• Strong experience with RTOS and embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C programming with hands-on embedded systems development experience.
• Experience with low-level device drivers and BSP board bring-up.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a self-motivated approach and demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologies.
• Experience with Assembly, C++, Python, or other development languages is a plus.

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.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible time-off policies supporting work-life balance.
• Eligibility to enroll in a 401(k) plan and 12 paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program supporting mental well-being.
• Learning benefits, including LinkedIn Learning and seminars.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $130,000 to $160,000 USD plus an annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the applicant's 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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