NightStar Software Engineer

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær is seeking a passionate Real-Time Software Engineer to develop world-class Linux RTOS software for various architectures. The role entails enhancing real-time kernel tools and conducting performance analysis.

Candidates must have a strong background in C/C++, familiarity with Linux environments, and be U.S. citizens. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually along with a yearly bonus based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in C and C++ from individual projects.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting in Linux environments.
• Understanding of operating system fundamentals and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support real-time Linux kernel and tools.
• Conduct performance analysis and quality assurance.
• Interface with departments to maintain positive relationships.

Skills

C/C++

Bash scripting

Linux environments

Job description

Position Summary

Our team is looking for someone who is passionate about computer engineering and is self‑directed, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented to help us develop world‑class Linux RTOS software and real‑time tools at both the kernel and application levels for both Intel/AMD and ARM64 architectures.

The real‑time software engineer is responsible for executing or independently achieving project objectives by performing a variety of complex engineering and process tasks that require in-depth and diversified technical knowledge. Duties may include product design, development, manufacturing, validation, system compatibility and sales/marketing support.

Essential Duties

• Develop, enhance, validate, and support Concurrent's RedHawk real‑time enhanced Linux kernel and tools for both larger server‑class systems using standard Linux distributions and smaller embedded hardware modules using embedded Linux environments.
• Develop, enhance, validate, and support Concurrent's NightStar real‑time tool suite to maintain industry‑leading real‑time performance.
• Work on projects such as performance analysis, benchmarking, release engineering, security hardening, quality assurance, and maintaining the automated nightly test system.
• Assess and determine engineering focus areas to maximize utilization of engineering capabilities.
• Translate future product needs into engineering feasibility and identify cross‑disciplinary product and project issues.
• Consider all system‑level aspects of products in complex conceptual and innovative design projects.
• Employ required equipment, tools, and methods.
• Contribute to improving the technical knowledge base and effectiveness of other engineers.
• Interface with co‑workers and staff from other departments to maintain positive working relationships.
• Provide technical expertise within the department and to customers and user groups.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong foundation in C and C++ with experience from individual projects.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting and Linux environments.
• Classwork or knowledge of operating system fundamentals, application debugging, performance tuning, and performance profiling.

Eligibility

All applicants must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates on student visa, work visa, green card, or dual citizenship will not be hired for this position.

Compensation

Pay range: $85,000 to $100,000 annually with a 10% yearly bonus. Compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, skills, and work location.