Embedded Linux Performance Engineer | Automotive SoC

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 100.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is sourcing an Embedded Linux Performance Engineer to join its client’s first overseas R&D team in Singapore. The role focuses on adapting the Linux kernel for ARM-based SoCs and optimizing system performance in automotive applications.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Linux performance analysis, ARM architectures, and kernel-level debugging with perf and ftrace, plus solid C/C++ and scripting skills for automation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• >5 years of experience in Linux system performance optimisation or SoC performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of Linux kernel subsystems; hands-on with profiling tools like perf and ftrace.
• Proficiency in ARMv8/ARMv9 architectures; familiarity with Cortex-A microarchitectures (A76/A78/A720).
• Knowledge of AXI/ACE bus protocols, cache coherence and memory subsystems.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills; Python or Bash scripting for automation and analysis.
• Ability to investigate complex system issues and demonstrate measurable performance improvements.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.

Conocimientos

Linux performance

ARM optimization

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Perf/ftrace profiling

System debugging

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Herramientas

Perf

Ftrace

Descripción del empleo

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.