ADAS Performance Engineer

Location: Ingolstadt, Germany
Type: Contract 6+ months

About the Role

Join a global semiconductor leader reshaping the automotive industry. Our client has evolved from mobile tech powerhouse to a top-tier supplier in the automotive sector — trusted by major OEMs to deliver next-gen infotainment and ADAS systems. Their Snapdragon platform is at the heart of advanced digital cockpits and autonomous driving capabilities, bringing high-performance computing, audio, video, graphics, and AI together into the vehicle.

As an ADAS Performance Engineer, you’ll be embedded in the Automotive Engineering team, working alongside global partners to design, develop, optimize, and commercialize high-performance automotive software solutions. Your focus will be on system-level performance, boot time, memory usage, and real-time behavior across complex embedded platforms.

What You’ll Do

Analyze and optimize embedded systems performance across CPU, memory, and I/O subsystems
Debug and tune high-level OS performance on platforms running QNX, Linux, and Android
Collaborate on BSP integration and low-level system bring-up for ARM Cortex-A/X-based SoCs
Perform deep system analysis, including boot sequences, scheduling behavior, and TrustZone configurations
Lead investigations of complex system-level issues, driving improvements across software and hardware boundaries
Work closely with customers to understand performance bottlenecks and recommend architecture or code changes
Contribute to internal tools and processes for performance testing and optimization
Mentor junior engineers and guide cross-functional teams during technical escalations

What You Bring

Strong background in embedded systems development, integration, and debugging
Expert knowledge of C/C++ and scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)
In-depth understanding of modern ARM-based SoCs, including MMU, SMMU, virtualization, and TrustZone
Experience with task scheduling, boot-time optimization, and system profiling
Proficient with tools like GDB, JTAG, and kernel-level tracing (e.g. ftrace)
Highly analytical mindset with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving
Ability to remain focused in high-pressure or escalated situations
Strong collaboration and communication skills