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Senior Engineer - System

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Aptiv
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Engineer - System

Location:

Ottawa, Canada, Office based work - 3 days required

In a world increasingly driven by software innovation, Wind River is pioneering the technologies to accelerate the digital transformations of our customers with a new generation of Mission Critical AI Systems, with the most exacting standards for safety, security, performance, and reliability. Success will be determined by our ability to innovate with velocity and deliver at the level of the solution.

Wind River’s impact spans critical infrastructure domains such as , including 5G; (automation, sustainable energy, robotics, mining), connected devices, (connected and self-driving vehicles), and . We were recognized by VDC Research in July 2020 as , overtaking Microsoft as the overall commercial leader. Wind River regularly for excellence in IoT security, cloud, and edge computing, as well as 8 consecutive years as a “Top Work Place”.

If you’re passionate about amplifying your impact on the world, in a , come join us and help lead the way into the future of the intelligent edge!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Wind River Systems is seeking a high-performing, highly skilled team software engineer 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

  • ABOUT YOU

    Qualifications

  • 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

  • Core Competencies and Demonstrated Success

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Learning benefits:
    Linked In Learning subscription and seminars.

  • #LI-DL1

    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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