Principal Linux Driver Engineer

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Company Description Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world. Job Description 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. Qualifications 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. Additional Information Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ At Renesas, you can: Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things. Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day. Are you ready to own your success and make your mark? Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together. 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 . We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.