# Real-Time Operating Systems

Skill · Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental)

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A Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) is an operating system designed to process inputs and produce outputs within strict, predictable time constraints, prioritizing determinism over throughput. Examples include FreeRTOS, VxWorks, and QNX, which are used in embedded systems such as industrial controllers, medical devices, automotive systems, and aerospace hardware. Embedded systems engineers rely on RTOS features like task scheduling and interrupt handling to guarantee that critical operations execute on time.

## Real-Time Operating Systems in the job market

- Open roles: 10
- Employers hiring: 6
- Last checked: September 12, 2026

## Asked for alongside Real-Time Operating Systems

Measured from the 10 open roles that name Real-Time Operating Systems, not from a curated list.

- [Python](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/python) — 7 roles (70.0%)
- [C++](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/c-2) — 6 roles (60.0%)
- [Agile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/agile) — 5 roles (50.0%)
- [Embedded Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/embedded-systems) — 4 roles (40.0%)
- [Git](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/git) — 4 roles (40.0%)
- [Linux](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/linux) — 4 roles (40.0%)

## Roles that use Real-Time Operating Systems

- [Software Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-engineer) — 10

## Employers hiring for Real-Time Operating Systems

- [Boeing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/boeing) — 3 open roles
- [NIO](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nio) — 2 open roles
- [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) — 2 open roles
- [A-dec](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/a-dec) — 1 open role
- [Adtran](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/adtran) — 1 open role
- [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile) — 1 open role

Related skills: [Embedded Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/embedded-systems), [C Programming](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/c-programming), [Windows Embedded](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/windows-embedded), [Ada](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/ada)

## Open roles requiring Real-Time Operating Systems (10)

- [C++/Linux Software Engineer I](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/876b956a-5553-4384-a644-6ee422d082fb/c-linux-software-engineer-i-at-adtran) at [Adtran](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/adtran) — Atlanta, GA
- [Software Engineer, Sr](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a1e63bee-c306-4d62-8081-5a7e2f347be4/software-engineer-sr-at-a-dec) at [A-dec](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/a-dec) — Newberg, OR
- [Senior Security Software Engineer - AV Platform](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c84fcc42-8e03-4777-bc7b-4f5d5505d1c4/senior-security-software-engineer-av-platform-at-nvidia) at [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) — Santa Clara, CA, $184,000 – $287,500
- [Mission Systems Software Developer (Experienced & Senior)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3d703372-ffe9-445a-bbd3-252ce1abca0b/mission-systems-software-developer-experienced-senior-at-boeing) at [Boeing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/boeing) — Full-time, Daytona Beach, FL, $149,600 – $202,400
- [Staff Simulation Software Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8afb3d6f-e735-4b45-b2dd-96e337cf2ac6/staff-simulation-software-engineer-at-nio) at [NIO](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nio) — Full-time, San Jose, CA, $163,500 – $212,400
- [Senior Software Integration Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8e19adcd-cf33-4cdf-b343-1ec6d81646ea/senior-software-integration-engineer-at-ast-spacemobile) at [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile) — Lanham, MD
- [Senior Systems Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c790813a-4a4f-4570-8717-7461128217ed/senior-systems-software-engineer-autonomous-vehicles-at-nvidia) at [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) — Santa Clara, CA, $152,000 – $287,500
- [Real Time Software Engineer, Vehicle Management Systems (Experienced or Senior)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a89bc1a1-618e-48ba-813c-29833b10bf7c/real-time-software-engineer-vehicle-management-systems-experienced-or-senior-at) at [Boeing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/boeing) — Full-time, $160,650 – $232,300
- [Senior OS/Kernel Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8c74a790-0da6-49b9-8b35-eafb3f8f4fed/senior-os-kernel-engineer-at-nio) at [NIO](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nio) — Full-time, San Jose, CA, $143,200 – $186,000
- [Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Senior)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ec0c6bcd-bd7e-4db6-bf08-2bd38ac72dbf/software-engineer-associate-experienced-or-senior-at-boeing) at [Boeing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/boeing) — Full-time, Daytona Beach, FL, $77,000 – $220,000