Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is searching for an Embedded Linux Driver Developer for a long-term remote contract. The role focuses on developing and maintaining custom Linux Drivers, requiring extensive knowledge of the Linux Kernel and driver communication. Ideal candidates are experienced in upstreaming open-source contributions and familiar with Yocto.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers.
• Experience with Linux Kernel and driver development.
• Familiarity with Yocto (Scarthgap/Dunfell preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoCs.
• Support various hardware communications including audio.

Skills

Driver Development

Linux Kernel

Yocto

Peripheral Communications

Hardware Communications

Audio Drivers

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Client:

IC Resources

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Remote working - Outside IR35 - Long-term contract - Embedded Linux Developer

One of my longest standing clients is looking to hire several embedded software developers to support with developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers to go on to proprietary SoC’s. As a result, they are looking for engineers with experience of driver development (peripheral comms, hardware comms, audio, etc), experience with different parts of the Linux Kernel and preferably someone interested in upstreaming into the open-source community.

This will be a full remote working contract opportunity, initially for 6 months with expectations that it could extend up to 2-3 years to begin with.

Key Points:

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers
• Yocto (Scarthgap/Dunfell preferred)
• Full remote
• Outside IR35 (for UK based contractors)

Remote working - Outside IR35 - Long-term contract - Embedded Linux Developer