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Engineer - RTOS US

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems ...

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Engineer - RTOS US

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems ...

Noblesoft Technologies

SW Design engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

STLC * RTOS * Technical Documentation (GDP) - SW Design engineer for Software integration Testing We need engineers who have experience in design & development and testing. But this job does not ...

Hypercraft

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Provo, UT

$130K - $170K/yr

You'll develop RTOS software, hardware abstraction layers, board support packages, device drivers, and platform services that form the foundation of Hypercraft's software-defined vehicles. You'll ...

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Atlanta, GA · On-site

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of embedded systems and RTOS-based software, working alongside experienced engineers on mission-critical products. As part of our ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for rtos in the United States is $72.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.72 and $91.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Engineer, you typically need a solid background in embedded systems, C/C++ programming, and a degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard RTOS platforms (such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or QNX), debugging tools, and possibly certifications like Embedded Systems Professional are often valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities help set top candidates apart in collaborative development environments. These qualifications are crucial for delivering reliable, time-sensitive software solutions that power critical devices and systems.

What are some common challenges faced by RTOS Engineers in their daily work?

RTOS Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing system performance under strict real-time constraints, diagnosing hard-to-reproduce timing bugs, and integrating software with hardware components. Collaborating across teams with hardware engineers and software developers is essential to ensure seamless functionality. Additionally, maintaining system stability while adding new features or updates can require careful planning and rigorous testing. Navigating these complexities helps experts in this field build robust embedded solutions trusted in industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical devices.

What is an RTOS job?

An RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) job typically involves developing, optimizing, and maintaining real-time embedded systems that require precise timing and responsiveness. Professionals in this role work with RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or RTEMS to design software for applications like automotive systems, industrial automation, aerospace, and medical devices. Key responsibilities include real-time task scheduling, memory management, debugging, and ensuring system stability under strict timing constraints. Strong proficiency in C/C++, embedded systems programming, and knowledge of hardware-software interaction are essential for this role.

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Member of Technical Staff - RTOS US

Member of Technical Staff - RTOS US

Aptiv PLC

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

ABOUT WIND RIVER
Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.
Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company's software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We've achieved recent 5G milestones including the world's first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.
The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a "Top Workplace" for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.
YOUR ROLE
As an OS engineer, you will develop components for WR next generation real-time operating system. Leveraging your operating systems expertise, you will help design and implement new capabilities while upholding VxWorks' core principles of security, safety, high performance, and real-time reliability.
In your daily job you will:
  • Design and develop OS technologies for WR next generation RTOS
  • Develop and deliver high quality design, code, and tests following a CI/CD model and agile methodology
  • Investigate and resolve issues reported during product verification and from customers
  • Create design documents for new technologies and conduct code reviews
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development process

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
  • 5+ years of relevant technical experience in operating systems development, including kernel and device driver development.
  • Excellent understanding of OS concepts such as processes, threads, memory management, and file systems.
  • Excellent programming skills using C
  • Proficiency in assembly, C++, Python, and other development languages is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Strong understanding of operating system concepts
  • Experience with RTOS software development such as core OS kernel capabilities.
  • Experience with low-level drivers, board bring-up, or architecture-level development
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional team player who works well in collaborative environments.
  • Ability to be a technical lead in a project or technical area
  • Self-managed, fast learner with the desire and ability to master new technologies.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. git) and the iterative and agile/scrum software development processes.
  • Experience in developing software compliant with industry certification standards, including DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, MIL is a plus.
  • Ability to drive a project end-to-end, from concept and requirements through implementation, delivery, and release

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship in order to perform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries: Belarus; Burma; China; Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Syria; Venezuela; Afghanistan; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Cyprus; Democratic Republic of Congo; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Haiti; Iraq; Lebanon; Libya; Russia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Zimbabwe. The security clearance process may take a significant amount of time to complete, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate's legal ability to perform the fundamental job duties. Wind River is committed to meeting its obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in this regard.
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