RTOS SW Engineer

Job description

About the role We are seeking an RTOS Software Engineer to design and implement the real-time firmware that gives our sensing and control systems their deterministic behavior. You will own scheduling, drivers, and middleware in a hard real-time environment. What you'll do Design, implement, and optimize real-time firmware on an RTOS Develop task scheduling, IPC, synchronization, and deterministic real-time behavior Implement device drivers and middleware within the RTOS environment Tune for latency, jitter, and CPU/memory footprint Port and configure the RTOS for new SoCs and boards Debug real-time and concurrency issues (race conditions, priority inversion) Collaborate with platform, DSP, and application teams Required Qualifications BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science 5+ years embedded firmware development in C on RTOS-based systems Deep understanding of real-time scheduling, concurrency, and synchronization Experience with at least one RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or QNX) and Linux kernel driver development Strong debugging skills with JTAG/SWD, trace, and lab instruments Understanding of microcontroller/SoC architecture (memory, interrupts, DMA) Preferred Qualifications ARM Cortex-M/R experience Low-latency, high-rate sensor data pipelines Safety-critical or functional-safety (ISO 26262) firmware experience Multi-core AMP/SMP RTOS configurations Robotics or autonomous systems background Benefits (subject to location and local regulations) Competitive salary and equity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Flexible vacation and time-off policy Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team About Lyte Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!