Embedded Linux Kernel Engineer — Performance & Memory

Search Staffing Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking Embedded Linux Kernel Engineers for two specialist tracks in Singapore. The role focuses on performance optimization for next-generation automotive SoCs and on core kernel development including boot, memory management, and virtualization.

Candidates should have 5+ years in Track A or 3+ years in Track B, with strong C/C++ skills and exposure to ARM64. Chinese, or other languages, not stated; multi-disciplinary collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, or related field.
• Track A requires 5+ years in Linux system performance optimization or SoC performance analysis.
• Track B requires 3+ years in Linux kernel development; strong understanding of the kernel framework.
• ARM64 architecture familiarity in both tracks.
• Strong C/C++ skills; Python/Bash scripting a plus (Track A).
• Android/SDK development experience and Linux open-source contributions a plus (Track B).

Responsibilities

• Track A: drive Linux kernel adaptation and system-level performance optimization; optimize ARM CPU behavior and kernel scheduling; lead SoC performance analysis and benchmark toolchains.
• Track B: develop and optimize core Linux kernel functions including boot, memory management, process scheduling, device drivers, and virtualization; build Linux platforms across hardware environments and contribute to system stability across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.

Skills

C/C++

Python/Bash

perf/ftrace

ARMv8/ARMv9

AXI/ACE

cache coherence

Android/SDK

Linux kernel performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, or related field

Tools

JTAG/T32

ramdump analysis

Job description

Unknown is seeking Embedded Linux Kernel Engineers for two specialist tracks in Singapore. The role focuses on performance optimization for next-generation automotive SoCs and on core kernel development including boot, memory management, and virtualization.

Candidates should have 5+ years in Track A or 3+ years in Track B, with strong C/C++ skills and exposure to ARM64. Chinese, or other languages, not stated; multi-disciplinary collaboration is expected.