Senior/Lead Linux Kernel Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Bengaluru is seeking an MTS System PnP Engineer. The ideal candidate will drive performance evaluation for CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs on Linux-based systems, focusing on kernel behavior. Responsibilities include executing benchmarking experiments, analyzing performance data, and optimizing system-level interactions. Applicants should have at least 8 years of experience, strong Linux Kernel programming skills, and expertise in performance optimization across various platforms. This position offers significant opportunities to dive into kernel-level insights and improve performance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in Linux internals and kernel-level optimization.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++ specifically for kernel/driver programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of CPU, GPU, and NPU benchmarks on Linux-based platforms.
• Design, develop, and maintain scripts for log processing.
• Collaborate to interpret kernel logs and define parsing strategies.

Skills

Linux Kernel programming

Performance optimization

C programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

perf

ftrace

VTune

Git

Job description

MTS System PnP Engineer

The Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Performance and Benchmarking Engineer to drive CPU, GPU, and NPU performance evaluation on Linux‑based systems, with a strong focus on OS and kernel‑level behavior. In this role, you will design and execute benchmarking experiments, analyze kernel logs and profiling data, and build automation to enable repeatable, scalable performance analysis across platforms. The ideal candidate is comfortable working close to the Linux kernel, enjoys debugging system‑level issues, and takes ownership of translating low‑level data into actionable performance insights.

The Person

We are searching for a deeply skilled performance and benchmarking engineer with exceptional proficiency in Linux Kernel programming and Operating System fundamentals. In this role, you will drive end‑to‑end benchmarking workflows focusing on CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs across a wide range of hardware and software platforms. Your expertise in Linux internals and kernel‑level optimization will be central to running experiments, automating data pipelines, processing profiling results, and communicating insights to internal stakeholders. If you thrive in environments where understanding the operating system is key, enjoy diving into kernel logs, and are passionate about automating robust workflows, we are eager to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of comprehensive CPU, GPU, and NPU benchmarks, with a special focus on Linux‑based platforms and OS‑level configuration.
• Conduct performance experiments and characterize system behavior, leveraging deep knowledge of Linux Kernel and operating system mechanisms.
• Ensure reproducible and reliable test environments through advanced OS and kernel tuning, including BIOS, firmware, and scheduler optimization.
• Collect, validate, and analyze extensive performance data and logs, utilizing kernel debugging tools and OS profiling utilities.
• Produce detailed reports and documentation that explain kernel‑level analysis, performance tuning activities, and actionable recommendations.
• Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated Bash, Python, and C scripts to process, filter, and summarize log files from OS and SoC profiling tools.
• Build automation tools that streamline benchmarking and analysis workflows, ensuring compatibility across various Linux distributions and embedded environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret log structures and kernel semantics, defining parsing strategies to transform raw profiling output into meaningful insights.
• Own the initial debug and root cause analysis of system, firmware, and software issues—especially those related to OS or kernel interactions during setup and benchmarking.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with CPU/GPU architecture and kernel‑level performance concepts.
• Exposure to performance optimization on Android, Yocto, and Ubuntu.
• Experience with ARM/x86 architecture (x86 preferred).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA).
• Demonstrated expertise in Linux Kernel programming and deep understanding of operating system internals.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++ specifically for kernel/driver programming.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in Linux (preferably Ubuntu or embedded Linux), with a focus on kernel programming and operating system optimization.
• Proven ability to optimize Linux systems at the kernel and OS level, including scheduler, thermal, and power frameworks.
• Experience with industry‑standard benchmarking tools and profiling utilities such as perf, ftrace, turbostat, and VTune.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and knowledge sharing skills.
• Strong execution mindset – candidates who are curious, quick learners, self‑driven, and demonstrate ownership and focus.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Equal Opportunity Statement

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.