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Linux Development Engineer – eLxr Distribution

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Aptiv
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    DevOps
Job Description & How to Apply Below

ABOUT WIND RIVER

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.

Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company’s software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers.

We’ve achieved recent including with Verizon and building in the world with Vodafone.

for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a Linux Development Engineer to join the eLxr team and
contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our Debian
- based Linux distribution. This role involves hands-on development, packaging,
and upstream collaboration with open-source communities. The ideal candidate has strong Linux expertise, programming skills, and experience contributing to open-source software.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Develop, maintain, and improve system components for a Debian-based Linux distribution.

  • Collaborate with open-source communities by contributing patches, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.

  • Write high-quality, maintainable code using Python, Go, Bash, C, and C++.

  • Create and update Debian packages as part of the distribution’s lifecycle.

  • Work with Git Lab or Git Hub CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments.

  • Troubleshoot system issues across user space and low-level components.

  • Document development processes, design decisions, and technical implementations.

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support distribution integration and feature development.

  • Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in Linux system development, distribution engineering

  • Hands-on experience with Linux distributions, preferably Debian or Debian-based systems.

  • Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects.

  • Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Bash, C, and C++.

  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab CI or Git Hub Actions.

  • Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals, command line, system internals, and debugging tools

  • Must reside in Greater Ottawa area with ability to be present on site

  • Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with cloud environments such as AWS.

  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

  • In-depth Linux systems knowledge, including kernel internals, device drivers, or low-level debugging.

  • Experience contributing to large-scale open-source initiatives.

  • BENEFITS

  • Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

  • Short and long-term disability coverage

  • RRSP matching for financial security

  • Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance

  • Learning benefits, including a Linked In Learning subscription and seminars

  • Join us at Wind River, where we're not just shaping technology; we're shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here.

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