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[NAS/Linux Kernal] Principal Engineer./ Engineering Director

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We are looking for a Principal Engineer with extensive experience in Linux core development. You will be responsible for designing and evaluating the overall architecture of the Linux system, leading the Linux core port, driver debugging, system tailoring and mass production process. In addition, you will need to optimize performance and troubleshoot problems, including analyzing core performance bottlenecks, tuning and troubleshooting. We offer flexible work opportunities and generous pension contributions. * Linux system experts * have more than 10 years of experience in Linux core development * , and have a strong technical vision and system architecture design capabilities

What will you do:

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a key role in our team. You will be responsible for designing and evaluating the overall Linux system architecture, including middleware, drivers, LIBs, and user-space applications. You will lead the Linux core porting, driver debugging, system tailoring, and mass production process, as well as adapting the system to different hardware platforms. In addition, you will need to optimize performance and troubleshoot problems, including analyzing core performance bottlenecks, tuning and troubleshooting. We look forward to you solving core issues such as deadlock/panic/OOM to ensure system stability.

  • Design and evaluate the overall architecture of the Linux system (Middleware/Driver/LIBs/user-space applications),
  • lead the Linux core porting, driver debugging, system tailoring and mass production process,
  • adapt the system to different hardware platforms (ARM SOC is preferred), optimize the boot process (uboot/grub),
  • analyze the core performance bottlenecks (scheduling/memory/IO/ file system), adjust and troubleshoot
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  • solve core problems such as deadlock/panic/OOM, ensure system stability,
  • and use the tool chain (perf/ftrace/eBPF/kdb, etc.) for in-depth debugging

What do you bring:

As a Principal Engineer, you need to have a bachelor's degree or above and at least 10 years of experience in Linux core development. You need to be proficient in Linux core subsystems (travel scheduling/memory management/IO/virtualization) and core APIs, and be proficient in C/C++, and have the ability to independently develop low-level modules. In addition, you also need to have at least one Linux distribution (Debian/Ubuntu/OpenWRT) porting and pruning experience, be familiar with buildroot, and be proficient in uboot/core/driver/file system problem locating.

  • Bachelor degree or above
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  • more than 10 years of Linux core development experience
  • ,
  • proficient in Linux core subsystem (scheduling/memory management/IO/virtualization) and core API
  • ,
  • proficient in C/C++, with the ability to independently develop underlying modules
  • ,
  • and at least one Linux distribution (Debian/Ubuntu/OpenWRT) porting and cutting experience
  • Familiar with buildroot, proficient in uboot/core/driver/file system problem locating

What makes this company different:

We are a leading global company committed to providing state-of-the-art technological solutions. We value the growth and development of our employees and offer a variety of training opportunities. Our work environment is dynamic and encourages innovation and collaboration. We offer flexible working hours and remote work options to support our employees' work-life balance.

What's next:

If you are interested in this position, please do not hesitate to apply now!

Click on the link below to complete your application.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Electronics & Industrial

Focus: VP, Director & BU Head

Industry: IT

Salary: TWD10,000,000 - TWD20,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Taipei

Job Reference: DBFPYC-72375B44

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Consultant: Yuan Hsiao