Senior Embedded Linux Performance Engineer - Automotive SoC

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Linux performance

ARM optimization

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Perf/ftrace profiling

System debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Perf

Ftrace

Job description

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.