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Senior Consultant | Semiconductor, Automotive Tech, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, C-Suite
Are you passionate about low-level systems software and eager to work on cutting-edge custom CPU platforms? A top-tier client in the semiconductor industry is hiring a Software Developer to contribute to their high-performance computing solutions in Cork, Ireland.
In this role, you’ll join a distributed team focused on developing and optimizing Linux kernel components, boot firmware, and low-level libraries. Working closely with hardware and software engineers, you'll help deliver secure, efficient, and high-performing solutions for next-generation processors.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Contribute to the definition and development of future high-performance SoCs and platforms
* Collaborate with performance teams to fine-tune hardware/software interactions
* Develop drivers and optimizations to support leading-edge architectures
* Work directly on the Linux kernel, including feature development, upstream contributions, and performance tuning
* Ensure top-tier performance across Operating Systems and identify key improvement opportunities
Technical Skills You Bring
* Expertise with the Linux kernel – from feature development and debugging to performance tuning and upstream contributions
* Strong foundation in computer architecture, including server platforms, weak memory models, and the hardware/software interface
* Proficiency in C and assembly, with hands-on experience in build systems and scripting languages like Python
* Practical experience with low-level boot firmware, software virtual platforms, and debugging tools in both pre-silicon and hardware environments
* Familiarity with platform standards such as UEFI, ACPI, and SystemReady
* Autonomy and ownership – you’ll drive development independently with minimal supervision
* Clear communication skills – capable of conveying complex technical ideas to teams and leadership
* Strategic influence – your insights will guide architecture and product decisions at a high level
* Innovation mindset – constantly thinking ahead and contributing fresh ideas to improve performance and security
* Advanced problem-solving abilities – using analytical and creative thinking to navigate technical challenge.
Excited to work at the core of Linux kernel innovation and CPU architecture?
Apply now or Submit your CV today to nk@eu-recruit.com and help build the next generation of high-performance computing platforms.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design, Engineering, and Information Technology
* Industries
Semiconductor Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Telecommunications
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