The Role and Impact
The Intel Zephyr real-time operating system (RTOS) team in the Software and AI organization is looking for an Operating System Development Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing Intel's RTOS, a system designed to consolidate the real-time latency requirements of critical IPs, and optimize firmware performance. Your contributions will have a direct impact on Intel's ability to meet current technological demands while paving the way for future innovation. By collaborating with the open-source community and driving industry standards, you will help shape the next generation of operating systems and development practices. If you enjoy working in fast-paced environments, embracing challenges, and making a tangible difference, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, test, and optimize operating systems, focusing on hardware abstraction layers, OS services, and user space software subsystems.
- Implement and enhance technologies in areas such as virtualization, containerization, connectivity stacks (Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS), networking routing, power management, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with open-source communities to align Intel's advancements with industry standards.
- Lead software development processes, including interface definition, CI/CD integration, and robust verification strategies.
- Balance the constraints of embedded control systems while building scalable frameworks for evolving customer needs.
- Influence Intel's development culture by integrating modern software development methodologies and best practices.
Professional Traits:
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
- Disciplined execution in the form of frequent documentation and updates.
- Ability to solve complex problems in a structured and efficient manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of experience.
The experience must be in/with:
- Operating system internals, debugging tools, and development environments.
- Technical expertise in software architecture and disciplined execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years with a Master's degree in a related field, or 1+ years with a PhD in a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.
- Experience in providing architectural feedback to optimize software.
- A passion for driving innovation and contributing to groundbreaking technologies.
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $149,600.00-211,200.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
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