
Senior Engineer – Linux Kernel
Aptiv
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Maintain Linux kernel components, drivers, and subsystems
- Address CVE vulnerabilities and security issues
- Backport and integrate upstream kernel patches
- Ensure kernel stability, performance, and compatibility
- Write high-quality, maintainable kernel code following Linux standards
- Debug and resolve complex kernel issues
- 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
- Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners
- Test kernel changes on multiple hardware platforms
Requirements
- Bachelor's 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 programming in production systems
- Strong background in software development lifecycle
- Strong proficiency in C programming
- Solid understanding of Linux kernel 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)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Linux kernel componentsdriversC programmingembedded Linuxsystems programmingkernel stabilitykernel debuggingbuild systemsversion controlsoftware development lifecycle
Soft Skills
technical guidancementorshipcode reviewstechnical discussionscollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershipteamworkdrive technical improvements