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Associate Cloud Engineer

4 days ago• Ottawa, Canada

Your Role

Wind River, An Aptiv Company, is seeking an Associate Cloud Engineer to contribute to the development and testing of StarlingX for the Wind River Cloud Platform. This is a unique opportunity to work with cloud-native and open-source technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack, and StarlingX while developing software solutions for highly distributed edge computing environments.

You will work with global software engineering teams supporting configuration management, fault management, and host management capabilities. You will contribute to software development, testing, automation, and continuous product improvements while building hands-on experience with embedded systems, cloud technologies, and mission-critical software.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Help develop and test StarlingX for the Wind River Cloud Platform.
  • Support test execution and automation while developing a thorough understanding of the product and its underlying technologies.
  • Take initiative to improve product features, engineering processes, and development practices.
  • Contribute ideas for product improvements and future iterations.
  • Collaborate effectively with globally distributed software engineering teams.

Your Background

  • BE/BTech or ME/MTech degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
  • Good programming skills in C and C++, with a strong understanding of RTOS fundamentals and object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Good understanding of embedded systems, including building and developing software modules and driver or board-level system software testing and integration.
  • Experience or familiarity with automation tools, software testing, debugging, and the broader embedded technology landscape.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, with strong analytical and debugging capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global engineering teams.
  • Interest or experience in leveraging artificial intelligence tools or practices to improve engineering productivity.

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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

  • Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance.
  • Vacation and various time-off policies to encourage work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance and mental well-being programs, including Unmind.
  • Learning benefits, including LinkedIn Learning and seminars.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 CAD 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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Aptiv 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.

Client-provided location(s): Ottawa, Canada
Job ID: Aptiv-J000701887
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-10-29T20:48:56

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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