Linux Kernel Engineer | Automotive SoC

Kingfisher Recruitment Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruitment Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Linux Kernel Engineer (Memory) for an automotive SoC project in Singapore. The role focuses on developing and optimizing memory‑driven kernel functionality for advanced embedded platforms.

You will bring up minimal Linux systems, debug complex kernel issues with JTAG/T32, and contribute to platform stability across pre‑ and post‑silicon stages, while documenting technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise Linux kernel functionality, with a focus on memory management, system stability and performance.
• Bring up and maintain minimal Linux systems, ensuring the correct operation of CPU, memory, cache, interrupt controllers, timers and peripheral interfaces.
• Build and maintain Linux platforms across hardware development environments, including HAPS, VDK and evaluation boards.
• Investigate and resolve kernel and driver issues using online debugging tools and offline RAM dump analysis.
• Support Linux platform compatibility, virtualisation and upstream contributions.
• Optimise system performance and stability during pre‑silicon and post‑silicon development.
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications and system documentation.

Skills

Linux kernel development

Memory management

Embedded systems stability

JTAG debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/CS/Automation

Tools

ARM64 architecture

JTAG/T32 debugging

RAM dump analysis

Android/SDK development

Job description

Linux Kernel Engineer (Memory) | 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 a Linux Kernel Engineer (Memory).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise Linux kernel functionality, with a focus on memory management, system stability and performance.

• Bring up and maintain minimal Linux systems, ensuring the correct operation of CPU, memory, cache, interrupt controllers, timers and peripheral interfaces.

• Build and maintain Linux platforms across hardware development environments, including HAPS, VDK and evaluation boards.

• Investigate and resolve kernel and driver issues using online debugging tools and offline RAM dump analysis.

• Support Linux platform compatibility, virtualisation and upstream contributions.

• Optimise system performance and stability during pre‑silicon and post‑silicon development.

• Prepare and maintain technical specifications and system documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation or a related discipline.

• At least three years of experience in Linux kernel development.

• Strong understanding of Linux kernel architecture and core subsystems, particularly memory management.

• Familiarity with ARM64 architecture.

• Hands‑on experience with JTAG/T32 debugging and offline RAM dump analysis for crash investigation.

• Experience improving the stability of complex embedded systems.

• Experience with Android/SDK development and commonly used Linux libraries would be an advantage.

• Contributions to the Linux kernel open‑source community would be highly valued.

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