Staff Linux Kernel Software Engineer (CPU)

Staff Linux Kernel Software Engineer (CPU)

European Tech Recruit are working closely with a multinational semiconductor company, based in Cork, who are looking for a talented Staff Linux Kernel Software Engineer (CPU) to join their team.

In this role you will work within a distributed team to develop solutions for custom CPUs. You will focus on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and low-level libraries, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and security.

Responsibilities as Staff Linux Kernel Software Engineer (CPU):

• Assist in defining future high-performance SoCs and platforms.
• Collaborate with the performance team to identify hardware optimization areas.
• Create optimizations and drivers for high-performance platforms.
• Ensure existing Operating Systems run efficiently and identify opportunities for performance enhancements.

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of computer architecture concepts, including high-performance designs, weak memory models, server platforms, and the hardware/software interface.
• Proficient in C, assembly language, and build systems.
• Experience in systems programming with Python or similar languages.
• Well-versed in distributed version control systems and modern software development best practices.
• Expertise in developing software virtual platforms; low-level boot firmware; and debugging tools, in pre-silicon and on hardware.
• Experience building to platform standards including UEFI, ACPI, SystemReady.

If this role is of any interest please apply directly on LinkedIn or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

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