Senior Member of Technical Staff – Software Development in Test

Your Role

Wind River, An Aptiv Company, is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff – Software Development in Test to develop automated tests for safety-critical embedded real-time operating systems and embedded virtualization solutions.

You will combine hands-on software development, test automation, and technical leadership while collaborating with engineering management and technical authorities to support the team’s commitments and deliverables.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Research new product features and translate technical requirements into effective validation strategies.
• Develop end-to-end automated tests to validate new product features and embedded system capabilities.
• Maintain and improve the existing automated test suite, including issue investigation and triage.
• Expand automated test coverage for new hardware, peripherals, and product functionality.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and test strategies for safety-critical embedded software.
• Perform manual testing when required to support product validation and release activities.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior members of the engineering team.
• Collaborate with engineering management and technical authorities to deliver the team’s commitments according to agreed timelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, another STEM field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of software development experience, including a solid understanding of Agile software development and testing methodologies.
• Strong programming experience with Python, C, and shell scripting.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as pytest and Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins or Travis CI.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, software architecture, containerization, and software configuration management tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Experience with defect-tracking tools such as Jira, combined with strong technical leadership, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of security practices and principles is a plus; knowledge of the DO-178B/C certification standard and previous certification experience are preferred.

Why Join Wind River / Aptiv?

• You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.
• You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.
• You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• RRSP matching to support financial security.
• Flexible time-off policies supporting work-life balance.
• Employee assistance and learning programs, including LinkedIn Learning.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $139,400 to $174,200 CAD annually, plus an annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, abilities, and internal equity.

Meet the Next Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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