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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 ROLEAs an RTOS development engineer, you will contribute to the development of Wind River’s next-generation real-time operating system. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design, implement, and validate core OS functionality, while growing your expertise in real-time systems. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong academic foundation in operating systems—particularly real-time systems—and hands-on experience from demanding courses or projects (e.g., building kernels, schedulers, or synchronization primitives). HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTEIn your daily work, you will :Contribute to the design and implementation of OS components with guidance from senior engineersDevelop high-quality, maintainable code and tests within a CI/CD and agile environmentDebug and resolve issues found during testing or reported by internal teamsWrite clear technical documentation for designs and implementationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, tools, and verificationLearn and apply best practices in real-time, safety-critical software developmentRequired QualificationsBachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, System Design or related field0–3 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic project workKnowledge of operating systems concepts, such as :Threads and scheduling (including real-time scheduling)Synchronization (mutex, semaphores, queues)Memory management and virtual memoryInterrupts and concurrencyExcellent programming skills in CHands-on experience implementing OS-level concepts, for example through :A real-time systems course (e.g., University of Seattle CS452 or equivalent)Robotics or other OS systems projectsStrong problem-solving and debugging skillsFamiliarity with Linux/Unix development environmentsExperience with Git or similar version control systemsStrong written and verbal communication skillsEagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience with :Embedded or real-time systems, robotics, IoTLow-level development (e.g., drivers, interrupts, hardware interaction)Exposure to :Assembly, C++, or PythonPerformance analysis or concurrency debuggingFamiliarity with real-time constraints (latency, determinism, deadlines)Understanding of software development practices such as testing, CI/CD, and code reviewsWhat Sets You ApartDemonstrated excellence in a rigorous systems course (e.g., implementing a kernel, scheduler, or concurrency primitives under real-time constraints)Curiosity about how systems work at a low levelAbility to reason about correctness under concurrencyStrong ownership of projects, even in early-career settings (course, co-op, or personal work)Growth OpportunitiesWork closely with experienced OS engineers and technical leadersGain hands-on experience in production-grade RTOS developmentGrow into ownership of subsystems and features over timeCompensationThis role is compensation range is between $100,000 to $135,000 USD plus annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company's plans : health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays. SECURITY CLEARANCE