Embedded Linux Driver Developer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Embedded Linux Driver Developer for a remote role based in Brighton. This position involves developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers and requires extensive knowledge of driver development, as well as hardware and peripheral communication. The contract is initially for 6 months, with possible extensions up to 2-3 years, making it a long-term opportunity for skilled developers.

Qualifications

• Experience in driver development (peripheral, hardware, audio).
• Familiarity with different parts of the Linux Kernel.
• Interest in upstreaming to the open-source community.

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoCs.
• Support hardware communication and peripheral communication.
• Work remotely on a long-term contract basis.

Skills

Kernel Driver Development

Peripheral Communication

Hardware Communication

Audio Communication

Yocto

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, Brighton

Client:

IC Resources

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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 for proprietary SoC’s. They seek engineers with experience in driver development (peripheral communication, hardware communication, audio, etc.), familiarity with different parts of the Linux Kernel, and ideally an interest in upstreaming into the open-source community.

This is a full remote working contract initially lasting 6 months, with potential extension up to 2-3 years.

Key Points:

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