Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking an Embedded Linux Driver Developer for a remote contract position. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in developing Linux Kernel Drivers, and a passion for open-source contributions. The role offers flexibility and long-term opportunities, extending up to 2-3 years based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with developing Linux Kernel Drivers.
• Knowledge of hardware communications and peripheral communications.
• Interest in upstreaming into the open-source community.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoCs.
• Support with various driver functionalities including hardware comms.
• Engage with open-source community and upstreaming efforts.

Skills

Driver Development

Linux Kernel

Yocto

Platform Drivers

Embedded Software Development

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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