Renesas Electronics

Principal Linux Driver Engineer

Chengdu, China · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerRenesas Electronics
LocationChengdu, China
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

Driver Development & Maintenance: Design, develop, debug, and optimize Linux kernel drivers to ensure high performance and stability.
Architecture Design: Participate in system architecture discussions and propose driver-level solutions to optimize hardware-software interaction.
Performance Optimization: Analyze system bottlenecks, perform kernel performance profiling, and optimize I/O, memory management, and interrupt handling.
Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot complex kernel issues, provide root cause analysis, and deliver effective fixes for internal teams and customers.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, firmware, and application teams to ensure driver compatibility and system reliability.
Customer Support: Assist customers in deploying company products, provide technical guidance, and resolve driver-related issues in production environments.
Product Testing: Participate in product feature validation and system integration testing to ensure driver stability and compatibility on target platforms.
Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert, mentor team members, and drive best practices and code quality standards.

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Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Experience:

5+ years of Linux kernel or driver development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior technical role (Staff or above).
Strong understanding of Linux kernel architecture, device model, memory management, and synchronization mechanisms.

Skills:

Proficient in C programming and familiar with kernel debugging tools (e.g., gdb, perf, ftrace).
Deep knowledge of bus protocols such as PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, and related driver development.
Familiar with Git and CI/CD workflows, with strong awareness of coding standards.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication skills and ability to lead in cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving and systematic thinking capabilities.
Customer-oriented mindset with experience in technical support or field deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ARM or x86 platform driver development.
Hands-on experience with OpenBMC development or maintenance.
Contributions to Linux kernel community or open-source projects.
Hardware bring-up experience and ability to interpret hardware specifications.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

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