Aptiv
Senior System Engineer – OS Kernel
USA Walnut Creek, CA - WR · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$160kDetected 21 hours ago
PythonC++CCode ReviewCI/CDAgileEmbedded SystemsDO-1785G/LTELeadershipCommunication
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role
- Investigate and resolve issues reported during product verification and from customers
Responsibilities
- Ability to drive a project end-to-end, from concept and requirements through implementation, delivery, and release
- Develop and deliver high quality design, code, and tests following a CI/CD model and agile methodology
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions
Requirements
- Strong understanding of operating system concepts
- Experience with RTOS software development, including core OS kernel functionality
- Proficiency in C programming with hands-on experience in embedded systems development
- Ability to thrive as an exceptional team player who works well in collaborative environments
- Self-motivated, fast learner with a demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologies
Nice to have
- Experience with assembly, C++, Python, and other development languages is a plus
- Experience with low-level device drivers, BSP board bring-up, or architecture-level development is a plus
Skills
- Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Compensation
- This role is compensation range is between $130,000 to $160,000 USD 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
- Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars
- This role is compensation range is between $130,000 to $160,000 USD 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.
Company info
- 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.
- At Wind River, we strictly adhere to all applicable data privacy laws.
Equal opportunity
- Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity.
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