Using Linux PSI to take job scheduling to the next level

About the Assignment Join NXP's High-Performance Computing (HPC) team and contribute to the optimization of job scheduling for Electronic Design Automation (EDA) workloads. Traditional schedulers consider factors such as job duration, CPU usage, and memory requirements, but storage I/O performance is becoming increasingly important. Using Linux Pressure Stall Information (PSI), you will investigate how CPU, memory, and I/O pressure impact workload performance and explore how this data can be used to improve job scheduling decisions across NXP's distributed datacenter environment. Your Responsibilities Investigate how Linux PSI metrics can be collected and associated with individual jobs within the IBM LSF scheduling environment. Analyze CPU, memory, and I/O pressure data from EDA workloads. Identify workload patterns and resource requirements using PSI measurements. Explore the relationship between I/O pressure and NFS storage performance. Develop and validate a basic model for predicting job I/O requirements. Provide recommendations on how PSI-based insights can improve scheduling decisions across local and remote datacenter resources. Document findings and present recommendations to the HPC engineering team. Your Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools. Interest in High-Performance Computing (HPC), distributed systems, and infrastructure engineering. Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or similar. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in data analysis. Familiarity with Linux performance monitoring tools is a plus. Self-driven, curious, and comfortable working on research-oriented assignments. Good communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team. What You'll Learn High-Performance Computing environments and job scheduling concepts. Linux performance monitoring and Pressure Stall Information (PSI). Data analysis and predictive modeling techniques. Datacenter infrastructure, storage systems, and NFS performance optimization. How data-driven insights can be used to improve large-scale engineering workflows. More information about NXP in the Netherlands... #LI-f5d0 NXP Semiconductors N. V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.