Remote Kernel Engineer for Safety-Critical RTOS

Webster & Webster Associates

Boston (MA)

Remote

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A premier embedded software company is seeking a Kernel Software Engineer to design and maintain microkernel solutions for safety-critical embedded systems. This fully remote role emphasizes autonomy, technical depth, and impact on product performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in C/C++ programming and extensive experience with RTOS kernels, ensuring adherence to rigorous functional safety standards. Join a respected technology leader in a critical role enhancing safety and reliability in advanced multi-core environments.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience developing RTOS kernels with partitioning mechanisms and multi-core safety features.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with assembly language.
  • Expertise in core functional safety standards like DO-178C and ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop core components of an RTOS microkernel.
  • Implement and refine safety features related to multi-core processing.
  • Conduct testing, verification, code reviews, and documentation.

Skills

C/C++ programming
Problem-solving
Debugging
System optimization

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering

Tools

RTOS kernels
ARM64
x86
PowerPC

Job description

A premier embedded software company is seeking a Kernel Software Engineer to design and maintain microkernel solutions for safety-critical embedded systems. This fully remote role emphasizes autonomy, technical depth, and impact on product performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in C/C++ programming and extensive experience with RTOS kernels, ensuring adherence to rigorous functional safety standards. Join a respected technology leader in a critical role enhancing safety and reliability in advanced multi-core environments.
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