Skill
RTOS
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental)
An RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) is an operating system designed to process data and execute tasks within strict, predictable time constraints, making it suitable for embedded and safety-critical systems. Examples include FreeRTOS, VxWorks, and QNX, which are used by embedded systems engineers in industries like automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and industrial control. Unlike general-purpose operating systems, an RTOS prioritizes deterministic response times over overall throughput.
RTOS in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
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Manager, Application Software Engineering
Mercury Marine
Full-time · Oshkosh, WI · $118,400 – $174,000
Lead a team of software engineers and developers building consumer-facing marine applications, firmware, and IoT solutions at Mercury Marine. This role suits experienced engineering managers comfortable with hybrid work, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on technical oversight across embedded systems, mobile, and cloud platforms.
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Senior Software Test Engineer (Einfochips)
Arrow Electronics
Full-time · Plano, TX · $89,900 – $165,000
A senior embedded systems testing role requiring team leadership and expertise in hardware-software integration, test automation, and debugging. This suits experienced test engineers who want to guide testing practices across complex products while working hands-on with real-time systems and communication protocols.
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Senior Embedded C++ Low Level Developer and Architect
Accenture
A senior embedded systems role focused on designing and implementing low-level firmware drivers in modern C++ for automotive, railway, and industrial applications. Suited for experienced embedded engineers comfortable with hardware-level protocol integration and architectural decision-making.
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Principal SoC Architect, Robotics and Automotive
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, CA · $272,000 – $488,750
NVIDIA is hiring a Principal SoC Architect to design next-generation system-on-chip architectures that combine GPUs, vision accelerators, and real-time processors for robotics and autonomous vehicles. This role suits experienced silicon architects with deep expertise in high-performance SoC design, robotics I/O, real-time systems, and the ability to bridge hardware and software across complex edge AI applications.
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Power Management Firmware Architect
Intel
Full-time
Intel seeks a firmware architect to design power management systems for next-generation CPUs, translating hardware and software requirements into robust embedded firmware solutions. This role suits experienced engineers with deep expertise in firmware architecture, embedded systems, and a track record of bridging hardware-software interfaces in performance-critical environments.
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
The Home Depot
Lead the embedded software architecture for Home Depot's fleet of autonomous warehouse robots, from real-time motion control through safety systems and hardware integration. This role suits experienced embedded engineers ready to mentor teams and make platform-level technical decisions in a robotics organization.
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Embedded Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)
Boeing
Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $106,250 – $232,300
This role designs low-level firmware and device drivers for next-generation space-based computers, working with ARM processors and real-time operating systems. It suits experienced embedded software engineers comfortable with kernel development, hardware abstraction, and cross-functional collaboration with electronics teams.
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Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer
Axiom Space
Houston, TX
This role develops firmware and flight software for commercial spacecraft and aerospace systems, working with embedded platforms and real-time operating systems. It suits experienced embedded engineers who want hands-on involvement in mission-critical aerospace projects and thrive in low-level systems development.
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Embedded Firmware Engineer (eInfochips Inc)
Arrow Electronics
Full-time · Campbell, CA
A role certifying time-sensitive networking software for safety-critical avionics systems against DO-178C standards. This suits engineers with embedded networking experience who can evaluate requirements, architecture, and design compliance for aircraft systems.
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Senior Embedded C++ AUTOSAR Developer and Architect
Accenture
Accenture is looking for a Senior Embedded C++ AUTOSAR Engineer to lead the design and architecture of microcontroller firmware and automotive software components across AUTOSAR-based systems. This role suits experienced firmware architects comfortable owning technical decisions across complex embedded systems, communicating with both internal teams and customers.
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Asked for alongside RTOS
Measured from the 12 open roles that name RTOS — not from a curated list.
- C++10 roles83.3%
- Python5 roles41.7%
- Linux4 roles33.3%
- Automotive Ethernet3 roles25.0%
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM)3 roles25.0%
- Pytest3 roles25.0%
Roles that use RTOS
Employers hiring for RTOS
8 in total, most open roles first.
- AAccenture3 roles
- AEArrow Electronics2 roles
- ASAxiom Space2 roles
- BBoeing1 role
- Intel1 role
- MMMercury Marine1 role
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