Embedded OS Engineer - Hybrid (Fort Worth)

Swoop Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoop Technologies is hiring for a hybrid position based in Fort Worth, TX, requiring 3+ days onsite. You will develop and maintain embedded firmware, contribute to kernel-level OS modules, and build high-performance system services that operate close to hardware. The role demands strong C and Rust skills and a deep understanding of low-level hardware.

Applicants must have a TS/SCI eligibility and at least 4 years in OS/firmware or related fields. Travel 5-20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret US Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in OS/Kernel development, RTOS, Embedded Systems/Firmware design, Microkernel development, Bare Metal development.
• Software development experience in C and Rust.
• Understanding of low level hardware systems.
• Travel Requirement - 5-20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded system firmware including low-level drivers, bootloaders, and other OS‑critical functions to enable reliable OS initialization and hardware interaction.
• Contribute to OS integration and kernel‑level modules, ensuring efficient communication between hardware abstraction layers and higher‑level system software.
• Design and implement application‑layer features and system services that leverage firmware interfaces, optimizing for performance, resource use, and robustness.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other engineering teams to debug complex issues spanning firmware, operating system, and application boundaries.
• Collaborate closely with the deployment engineering team, solving technical challenges for various customer requirements

Skills

C programming

Rust

Embedded systems

OS/kernel development

RTOS

Bare metal development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent technical experience

Job description

Swoop Technologies is hiring for a hybrid position based in Fort Worth, TX, requiring 3+ days onsite. You will develop and maintain embedded firmware, contribute to kernel-level OS modules, and build high-performance system services that operate close to hardware. The role demands strong C and Rust skills and a deep understanding of low-level hardware.

Applicants must have a TS/SCI eligibility and at least 4 years in OS/firmware or related fields. Travel 5-20% is expected.