Performance Optimization Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Benchmark and analyze server systems and software applications, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement optimization recommendations. Develop custom tests using Python and Bash, collaborate on C, C++, and Java improvements, configure operating systems and clusters, troubleshoot system performance, and document testing methodologies and results. The role also involves profiling across Linux, Windows, and macOS, with optional parallel programming and HPC experience.
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Job Title: Performance Optimization Engineer
Job Location: Chennai
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3+ years
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Performance Optimization Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for benchmarking, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of our server systems and software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science or engineering, with hands-on experience in performance testing, benchmarking, and system level optimizations.
Responsibilities
 · Compile and run industry-standard server benchmarks such as SPEC CPU, SPEC, Linpack, Stream, LMBench, MLPerf, HPL, DGEMM, and Phoronix Test Suite to measure system performance
 · Develop and execute custom benchmarks and performance tests using Python, BASH, and other scripting languages
 · Analyze benchmark results, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend optimizations
 · Collaborate with development teams to implement performance improvements in C, C++, Java applications
 · Configure, test, and benchmark server systems and clusters, including OS installation, kernel compilation, network setup, and storage configuration
 · Debug and troubleshoot performance issues in PC, workstation, and server solutions
 · Document performance testing methodologies, results, and recommendations
 · Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques in performance engineering.
Requirements:
 · Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline
 · Minimum of 3 years of experience in performance analysis and optimization or a related field
 · Strong programming skills in Python and BASH, with proficiency in using git for version control
 · Cross-Platform Profiling: Poses expert-level proficiency with industry-standard profiling tools native to Windows (eg. VTune Profiler, Windows Performance Analyzer, Xperf) and macOS (eg. Instruments (Activity Monitor).
 A Good working knowledge of C, C++. Familiarity with Java is a plus.
 Expertise in Linux operating systems; experience with Windows is a plus
 Experience with Linux and Windows programming
 Experience with Parallel Programming/HPC - OpenMP, MPI, CUDA is a plus
 Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Prior experience with system configuration, testing, and benchmarking is ideal
 Familiarity with benchmark development is a plus

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline
  • At least 3 years of experience in performance analysis and optimization or a related field
  • Strong programming skills in Python and Bash
  • Proficiency using Git for version control
  • Expert-level proficiency with Windows profiling tools, including VTune Profiler, Windows Performance Analyzer, or Xperf
  • Expert-level proficiency with macOS profiling tools, including Instruments or Activity Monitor
  • Good working knowledge of C and C++
  • Familiarity with Java
  • Expertise with Linux operating systems
  • Experience with Windows operating systems
  • Experience with Linux and Windows programming
  • Experience with parallel programming or HPC using OpenMP, MPI, or CUDA
  • Prior experience with system configuration, testing, and benchmarking
  • Familiarity with benchmark development
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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