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Renesas Electronics · Chengdu, China

# Principal Linux Driver Engineer

Chengdu, China Full-time Senior individual contributor Design 

Listed on Renesas Electronics’s official careers site. Posted August 31, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Aug 31, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 49 days
- Location: Chengdu, China
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Renesas Electronics’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000146386849-principal-linux-driver-engineer)

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