Senior Embedded Software Engineer – RTOS / Kernel (Safety-Critical Systems)

📍 Remote – U.S. (time zones within ~1–2 hours of MST)

💰 Salary: $150,000 – $190,000 + benefits

A specialist engineering organisation developing high-reliability embedded systems is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep expertise in RTOS and kernel development. You will help design and enhance a microkernel RTOS supporting time and space partitioning for safety-critical, multi-core systems used in demanding industries such as aerospace, defence and advanced embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and optimise RTOS kernel components for safety-critical systems
2. Implement multi-core features including partitioning, core isolation and fault containment
3. Work with low-level system software and platform ABIs (AARCH64, x86_64, PowerPC, RISC-V)
4. Perform testing, verification, debugging and code reviews to ensure reliability and compliance

Requirements:

1. Strong C/C++ embedded development (assembly exposure beneficial)
2. Experience working with RTOS kernels or low-level systems software
3. Knowledge of multi-core real-time architectures
4. Familiarity with DO-178C, ISO 26262, ARINC 653 or similar safety standards

This role is fully remote, but candidates should be based within 1–2 hours of MST time zone to collaborate effectively with the engineering team.

📩 If you’re interested in deep systems engineering and kernel-level development, feel free to apply or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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