Kernel Research Engineer - On-Site Cambridge, 12-mo Contract

microTECH Global Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Kernel Research Engineer for a fixed-term contract. The role involves researching, optimizing, and developing CPU microarchitectural features for a custom OS. Candidates should hold a Master/PhD in a relevant field and possess extensive experience with Linux kernel development. Strong programming skills in C, C++, assembly, and Python are essential. Apply via email to [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• Master/PhD degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Physics required.
• Extensive experience with Linux kernel development needed.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, assembly, and Python essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop CPU microarchitectural features.
• Design and optimize core kernel subsystems.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of kernel components.

Skills

Strong knowledge of computer architectures

Operating system internals

Linux kernel development

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Performance profiling

Education

Master/PhD in Computer Science/Engineering/Physics

Tools

Linux kernel profiling tools (perf, ftrace, eBPF)

Job description

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Kernel Research Engineer for a fixed-term contract. The role involves researching, optimizing, and developing CPU microarchitectural features for a custom OS. Candidates should hold a Master/PhD in a relevant field and possess extensive experience with Linux kernel development. Strong programming skills in C, C++, assembly, and Python are essential. Apply via email to [e-mail] for more information.