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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
You will design, develop, and maintain software modules using C, C++, and Python while contributing to cloud-native infrastructure for edge and 5G deployments. Additionally, you will participate in testing, automation, and code reviews within a global agile engineering team.
Job details
ROLE SUMMARY Wind River, an Aptiv company, is seeking an Associate Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Platform Engineering team and contribute to cloud-native infrastructure solutions for next-generation edge computing and 5G environments. In this hands-on engineering role, you will develop, test, and improve software components used in highly distributed cloud platforms while building expertise in Kubernetes, OpenStack, container technologies, automation, and open-source development. YOUR ROLE * Design, develop, and maintain software components using C, C++, and Python. * Contribute to cloud platform components for edge and distributed computing environments. * Support the integration, validation, testing, and automation of cloud infrastructure solutions. * Troubleshoot software issues through debugging, root cause analysis, and automated testing. * Collaborate with global engineering teams and participate in code reviews within an Agile development environment. * Document technical solutions, designs, and implementation details while applying best practices for scalability, reliability, and software quality. * Contribute to open-source and cloud-native technologies, including StarlingX, while continuously developing expertise in modern cloud infrastructure. YOUR BACKGROUND * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. * Strong programming skills in C and C++, with experience using Python for scripting and automation. * Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, software development methodologies, and debugging techniques. * Understanding of Linux-based development environments and software development fundamentals. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems. * Ability to work effectively within collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams and communicate technical information clearly. * Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack, StarlingX, CI/CD, distributed systems, edge computing, telecommunications/5G, or open-source development is preferred. WHY JOIN US? * You grow at Aptiv / Wind River. 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 / Wind River. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, and 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 / Wind River. 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 * Workplace flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement. * 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 and learning resources, including an Employee Assistance Program, mental wellness resources, LinkedIn Learning, and technical training opportunities. 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 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! #LI-AL3 Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates [https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates] 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.
What you’ll do
You will design, develop, and maintain software modules using C, C++, and Python while contributing to cloud-native infrastructure for edge and 5G deployments. Additionally, you will participate in testing, automation, and code reviews within a global agile engineering team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline. Strong programming skills in C and C++, along with experience in Python and Linux-based development environments, are required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Matching RRSP
- Vacation
- Employee assistance program
- Mental wellness resources
- LinkedIn learning
- Technical training programs
Listed skills
- Kubernetes · Preferred
- CI/CD · Preferred
- Docker · Preferred
- Agile · Preferred
- Linux · Preferred
- C++ · Preferred
- Python · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- C
- C++
- Python
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- OpenStack
- StarlingX
- Cloud-native infrastructure
- Distributed systems
- Linux
- Test automation
- CI/CD
- Edge computing
- Debugging
- Software development
- Agile
- Configuration Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Agile Methodology
- Management
- Problem Solving
- C (Programming Language)
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Electrical Engineering
- Curiosity
- Leadership
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Python (Programming Language)
- Software Engineering
- Scripting
- Test Automation
- Scalability
- Computer Science
- Automation
- Docker (Software)
- Software Development Methodologies
- Open Source Technology
- Code Review
- Software Development
- Technical Training
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Telecommunications
- Learning Agility
- Product Family Engineering
- C++ (Programming Language)
- Technical Issues
- Open-Source Software
- Cloud Engineering
- Cloud Technologies
Job areas
- Technology
- Software
- Engineering
- Cloud Engineer
- Cloud Architect
- Systems Analysts
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Computer Occupations, All Other
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