NightStar Software Engineer

OMEGA, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OMEGA, Inc. in Pompano Beach, Florida, is seeking a Real-Time Software Engineer to develop and support advanced Linux RTOS software and tools for Intel/AMD and ARM64 architectures.

The successful candidate will work on performance analysis, application debugging, and contribute to the enhancement of Concurrent's real-time tool suite. Ideal applicants will have strong foundations in C/C++ programming and familiarity with Linux environments. A competitive compensation package of $85,000 to $100,000 annually with a 10% bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in C and C++ from individual projects.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of OS fundamentals and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Linux real-time software and tools.
• Enhance Concurrent's real-time tool suite for performance.
• Analyze performance and maintain automated test systems.

Skills

C

C++

Bash scripting

Linux

Operating-system fundamentals

Application debugging

Performance tuning

Performance profiling

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 the Intel/AMD and ARM64 architectures. The real‑time software engineer is responsible for executing or independently achieving project objectives by performing 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, often in areas where no previous practice exists.

All applicants must be a US Citizen. Candidates on student visas, work visas, green cards, or who are dual citizens are not eligible for this position.

Essential Duties

You will develop, enhance, validate, and support Concurrent's RedHawk real‑time enhanced Linux kernel and tools, collaborating with both server‑class systems that use standard Linux distributions and smaller embedded hardware modules that use embedded Linux environments.

You will also develop, enhance, validate, and support Concurrent's NightStar real‑time tool suite to maintain industry‑leading real‑time performance.

Periodically you will work on projects such as performance analysis, benchmarking, release engineering, security hardening, quality assurance, and maintaining our automated nightly test system.

Assess and determine engineering emphasis areas to maximize utilization of engineering capabilities. Translate future product needs into engineering feasibility, considering product and project issues across multiple disciplines.

Consider all systems‑level aspects of products to achieve complex 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 ensure positive working relationships. Impart technical expertise within the department, and to customers and user groups.

Experience Requirements

Good foundations in C and C++ with experience from working on individual projects.

Familiarity with Bash scripting and Linux in general.

Knowledge of operating‑system fundamentals, application debugging, performance tuning, and performance profiling.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually with a 10% yearly bonus. Actual compensation will depend on factors including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the physical work location within the state.