Embedded Linux Performance Engineer | Automotive SoC

Kingfisher Recruitment Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruitment Singapore Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an Embedded Linux Performance Engineer to help optimise Linux on ARM-based SoCs for automotive cockpit and driver-assistance capabilities. You will analyse CPU performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement benchmarking-driven improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Linux performance, strong C/C++ skills, and hands-on profiling with perf and ftrace, collaborating with hardware and software teams to push system efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of Linux performance optimisation or SoC performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of Linux kernel subsystems and profiling with perf and ftrace.
• Proficiency in ARMv8/ARMv9 and Cortex-A microarchitectures (A76/A78/A720).
• Knowledge of AXI/ACE bus protocols, cache coherence and memory subsystems.
• Strong C/C++ skills, with Python or Bash scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and optimise the Linux kernel for ARM-based SoC platforms.
• Analyse and improve ARM CPU performance and system-level scheduling.
• Identify performance bottlenecks across CPU, memory, cache and kernel subsystems.
• Design and implement Linux performance optimisation solutions with benchmarking and profiling.
• Benchmark and optimise kernel compilation toolchains and development workflows.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve perf issues and improve system efficiency.

Skills

Linux performance

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Shell scripting

ARM architecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field

Tools

perf

ftrace

Job description

Embedded Linux Performance Engineer | Automotive SoC

Our client is an innovative semiconductor company expanding its international R&D footprint, developing advanced automotive SoCs that integrate intelligent cockpit and driver-assistance capabilities. As part of this expansion, the company is building its first overseas R&D team in Singapore and is seeking an Embedded Linux Performance Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt and optimise the Linux kernel for ARM-based SoC platforms, ensuring stable and efficient system operation.
• Analyse and improve ARM CPU performance and system-level scheduling.
• Identify performance bottlenecks across the CPU, memory, cache and Linux kernel subsystems.
• Design and implement Linux performance optimisation solutions, measuring improvements through benchmarking and profiling.
• Benchmark and optimise kernel compilation toolchains and related development workflows.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve performance issues and improve overall system efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• More than five years of experience in Linux system performance optimisation or SoC performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of Linux kernel subsystems and hands-on experience with profiling tools such as perf and ftrace.
• Proficiency in ARMv8/ARMv9 architectures and familiarity with Cortex-A microarchitectures, such as A76, A78 or A720.
• Knowledge of AXI/ACE bus protocols, cache coherence and memory subsystems.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, with Python or Bash scripting skills for automation and analysis.
• Ability to investigate complex system issues and demonstrate measurable performance improvements.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.