Cloud Networking Software Developer – MTS

Aptiv•Kanata, ON

5d•CA$110,000 - CA$139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wind River Cloud team develops and delivers large-scale, cloud-native infrastructure solutions built on technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenStack. We operate at the forefront of fast-evolving open-source ecosystems, integrating these technologies into a robust platform designed to meet the demanding requirements of edge computing, including high availability, security, and scalability. Our team delivers core platform capabilities such as configuration management, fault management, and host management. We are also a leading contributor to the open-source StarlingX project (https://www.starlingx.io/) which provides a fully integrated cloud platform optimized for distributed edge environments, with a strong focus on 5G and telecom use cases. We are seeking a versatile, high-performing Cloud Software Developer specializing in networking and time-sensitive systems to help design and build next-generation cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
8+ years of experience in software development for distributed or cloud-native systems
Strong proficiency in Python, C/C++, and/or Go, with experience building backend or infrastructure components
Solid experience working in Linux environments, including system-level debugging and performance analysis
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and container platforms (e.g., Docker)
Experience with Kubernetes networking, including CNI plugins (e.g., Calico) and network policy implementation
Strong understanding of Linux networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, bridging, bonding)
Experience with SR-IOV or other high-performance data plane technologies
Experience with Precision Time Protocol (PTP), including configuration, synchronization, and troubleshooting in distributed systems
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity and development workflows
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex system-level issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in team environments
Self-motivated, fast learner with the desire and ability to master new technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience with virtual switching technologies (e.g., Open vSwitch (OVS)) is highly desirable
Experience with DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance cloud-native platform components for the Wind River Cloud Platform
Develop features related to Kubernetes networking, including CNI plugins (e.g., Calico) and multi-network configurations
Implement and optimize support for SR-IOV and other high-performance networking technologies
Develop and integrate Precision Time Protocol (PTP) capabilities to support time-sensitive and low-latency workloads (e.g., 5G use cases)
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across distributed systems, including networking, timing synchronization, and infrastructure layers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions
Contribute to open-source projects, particularly StarlingX and related ecosystems
Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code, with appropriate unit and integration tests
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of engineering practices

Benefits

health, dental, vision insurance
life insurance
vacation time
eligibility to enroll in RRSP
paid holidays
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 Unmind
Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars