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MTS - Software Engineer - RTOS, Embedded Development

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Aptiv PLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, DevOps, Embedded Software Engineer, C++ Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

MTS - Software Engineer - RTOS, Embedded Development

Location: Canada, Remote

Citizenship: Canadian Citizen (Please see the Security Clearance requirements below)

Overview

Within the Operating Systems team, we innovate on technologies that will modernize the embedded VxWorks operating system and our Hypervisor solution to enable our Edge Device customers. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Operating Systems Developer Lead to lead and guide our local team in designing, developing and optimizing our VxWorks operating system components. In this role, you will lead technical projects, mentor junior developers, and drive innovation in our OS development initiatives.

Your expertise will play a critical role in developing the next generation VxWorks operating system.

Who You Will Work With

The successful candidate will join a global and highly skilled RTOS development team to develop our next generation VxWorks Operating System. You will collaborate with remote technical leads to lead and drive innovative ideas, design and develop new capabilities, while ensuring the core values of VxWorks in being a secure, safe, high performing and reliable operating system. This candidate will also engage in leading specific technical areas.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of operating system components, ensuring alignment with VxWorks core values.
  • Mentor and coach team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Develop and deliver high quality design, code, and test following a CI/CD model and agile methodology.
  • Perform in-depth analysis and troubleshooting of issues, driving resolution and improvement.
  • Collaborate with product management to define and scope product capabilities.
  • Develop and enforce best practices for coding, documentation, and testing within the team.
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development process using Agile development.
Qualifications/Skills
  • BSc / MSc degree (Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree).
  • 8+ years of relevant technical experience in software/operating system development.
  • Proven experience in a leadership or mentoring role within a development team.
  • Excellent skills in C/C++ and assembly language.
  • Exceptional analytical and debugging skills.
  • Deep understanding of operating system concepts, such as user process management, memory management, and file systems.
  • Experience with RTOS software development such as core OS kernel capabilities.
  • Low level device driver, BSP board bring up, or architecture level development is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies is a plus.
  • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
  • Familiarity with iterative and agile/scrum software development processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  • Knowledge of ASPICE or automotive standards is a plus.
  • Experience with embedded security in areas such as:
    • Analyzing CVEs impact on embedded designs and integrating custom and open-source code changes to address vulnerabilities.
    • Implementing a secure boot loader.
    • Creating an encrypted storage devices driver or file systems.
    • Developing encrypted network protocols; securing an embedded design using hardware keystore and asymmetric cryptography.
Benefits
  • Hybrid
  • 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 including an Employee Assistance Program and mental well-being resources.
  • Learning benefits:
    Linked In Learning subscription and seminars.
Security & Privacy

APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE:
Your privacy is important. Wind River adheres to applicable data privacy laws. Review Wind River's Applicant Privacy Notice (link provided in the notice).

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. Some citizen ships may restrict eligibility. The process may take a significant amount of time, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the legal ability to perform the duties. Wind River is committed to meeting applicable human rights and privacy laws in this regard.

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