Software Architect - Generation RTOS

Within the Operating Systems team, we innovate 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.

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

• Lead the design and development of operating system components, ensuring alignment with embedded RTOS core values.
• Mentor and coach technical members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop and deliver high quality design, code, and tests following agile methodology.
• Perform in-depth analysis and troubleshooting of issues, driving resolution, and improvement.
• Collaborate with product management team to define and scope out 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.

• BSc / MSc degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
• 15+ years of relevant technical experience in embedded software operating system development.
• 7+ years of experience in a technical leadership or mentoring role in a team.
• Excellent in C/C++ and assembly language development.
• Exceptional analytical and debugging skills.
• Deep understanding of operating system concepts such as user process management, memory management, and file systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience with RTOS development such as core OS kernel capabilities.
• Experience with low‑level device driver, BSP board bring up, or architecture level development.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with virtualization technologies is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills are important.
• Familiarity with iterative and agile/scrum software development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of ASPICE, DO‑178 or automotive standards.

This role is a compensation range between $155,000 to $175,000 CAD annual 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. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plans: health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation time, eligibility to enroll in RRSP, and paid holidays.

• Workplace Flexibility:
  Hybrid Work.
• 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 with Employee assistance program and mental well‑being support.
• Learning benefits:
  Linked In Learning subscription and seminars.

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. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries:
Belarus;
Burma;
China;
Cuba;
Iran;
North Korea;
Syria;
Venezuela;
Afghanistan;
Ca…