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# Senior Engineer User Space Austin, TX

- **Company:** Aptiv
- **Location:** Troy, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Frameworks, Application Performance Management, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Linux Distribution, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Memory Leaks, Software Engineering, System Programming, Real Time Systems, Software Security, Git, Yocto, Information Technology, Production Code, Build Tools, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/402152373

## About the Role

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming
Experience with C/C++ programming in production systems
Strong background in software development lifecycle
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis - without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer, now, or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Must be a local resident of Greater Austin, TX, Walnut Creek, CA or San Diego, CA.

Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
Solid understanding of Linux user space architecture
Experience with embedded systems development
Knowledge of build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar)
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience with version control (Git) and code review
Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)

Domain Knowledge
Linux user space application development
System libraries (glibc, musl, etc.)
Application frameworks and middleware
Cross-platform compatibility
Performance optimization

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Yocto Project
Experience with user space debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, etc.)
Understanding of application security
Open source contributions
Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial sectors
Knowledge of real-time system debugging and troubleshooting

## Description

The Senior Engineer - Systems (User Space Sustaining) provides technical expertise and leadership for maintaining and enhancing user space libraries and applications. Senior Engineers work independently on complex technical problems, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical decisions within the user space sustaining team.

In your daily job you will:

Development & Implementation
Maintain and enhance user space libraries and applications
Fix bugs and address customer issues in production code
Integrate new features while maintaining backward compatibility
Optimize application performance and resource usage
Write high-quality, maintainable code following team standards
Debug and resolve complex technical issues
Technical Leadership
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Contribute to architecture and design decisions
Drive technical improvements and best practices
Lead technical initiatives and small projects
Team Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners
Work with distributed teams across US, Romania, and India
Share knowledge through documentation and technical discussions
Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives
Contribute to team process improvements
User Space Sustaining Specific
Maintain and enhance user space libraries (glibc, musl, etc.)
Support application frameworks and middleware
Address compatibility issues across different Linux distributions
Optimize application performance and resource usage
Design solutions for complex user space problems
Work with customers on critical issues and escalations
Guide technical direction for user space components


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