Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in embedded software is seeking multiple Embedded Linux Driver Developers for a long-term contract. This remote position involves working on custom Linux Kernel Drivers for SoC platforms, focusing on driver development and open-source contributions. Ideal candidates should have extensive knowledge of both platform and non-platform drivers, along with experience in Yocto.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing Linux Kernel drivers.
• Knowledge of various platform and non-platform drivers.
• Familiarity with Yocto, preferably Scarthgap/Dunfell.

Responsibilities

• Support development of custom Linux Kernel Drivers for SoC platforms.
• Work on peripheral communications and hardware communications.
• Contribute to the open-source community.

Skills

Driver Development

Linux Kernel

Yocto

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

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

One of my longstanding clients is looking to hire several embedded software developers to support the development of custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoC platforms. They seek engineers with experience in driver development (peripheral communications, hardware communications, audio, etc.), familiarity with various parts of the Linux Kernel, and ideally an interest in upstreaming contributions to the open-source community.

This is a fully remote contract initially lasting 6 months, with potential extensions up to 2-3 years.

Key Points:

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