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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior System Engineer - Core Kernel - **Company:** Aptiv - **Location:** Walnut Creek, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000 - $160,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-system-engineer-core-kernel-walnut-creek-ca--5594217a-02d0-4297-b93c-3cbae588a949 ## About the Role * +5 years of relevant experience in OS Kernel level * Strong experience of operating systems concepts * Strong experience with RTOS software development, including core OS kernel functionality * Strong experience in C programming with hands-on experience in embedded systems development * Strong experience with assembly, C++, Python, and other development languages is a plus * Experience with low-level device drivers, BSP board bring-up. * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Self-motivated, fast learner with a demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologies ## Description Senior System Engineer - Core KernelABOUT WIND RIVERWind 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 NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We've achieved recent 5G milestones including the world's first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.The company has received industry recognition 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.YOUR ROLEAs a Core Kernel Engineer, you will support the development of kernel components for the VxWorks operating system, assisting in implementation, testing, and debugging while working closely with experienced engineers to build your skills in system-level development.In your daily job you will:Support the development of Core OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks OSContribute to coding, testing, and validation following a CI/CD model and agile methodologyAssist in investigating and resolving issues found during product verification and testingContribute to documentation and participate in code reviewsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware and software integrationHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTEKey skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:+5 years of relevant experience in OS Kernel levelStrong experience of operating systems conceptsStrong experience with RTOS software development, including core OS kernel functionalityStrong experience in C programming with hands-on experience in embedded systems developmentStrong experience with assembly, C++, Python, and other development languages is a plusExperience with low-level device drivers, BSP board bring-up.Strong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, fast learner with a demonstrated ability to adopt and master new technologiesBENEFITSHybrid work model for workplace flexibilityComprehensive health, dental, and life insuranceShort and long-term disability coverageRRSP matching for financial securityFlexible time-off policies for work-life balanceEmployee assistance program for mental well-beingLearning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminarsCompensationThis 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. 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, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays.APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE:Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. At Wind River, we strictly adhere to all applicable data privacy laws. Please review Wind River's Applicant Privacy Notice, which can be found here.Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.#LI-AL3Join 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.Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidatesAptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.