Senior System Engineer – OS Kernel

Location: Kanata, ON

YOUR ROLE

As a Senior OS Kernel Engineer, you will contribute to the development of kernel components for the VxWorks operating system, supporting implementation, testing, and debugging while collaborating with other senior engineers to ensure performance, reliability, and security.

In your daily job you will:

• DevelopCore OS technologies for our embedded VxWorks OS

• Develop and deliver high quality design, code, and tests following a CI/CD model and agile methodology

• Investigate and resolve issues reported during product verification and from customers

• Create design documents for new technologies and conduct code reviews

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• 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

• 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

• Experience in developing software compliant with industry certification standards, including DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, MIL is a plus

• Ability to drive a project end-to-end, from concept and requirements through implementation, delivery, and release

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• 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

BENEFITS- Canada

• 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: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through.

• Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars.

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