Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK company is seeking an Embedded Linux Driver Developer for a fully remote, long-term contract opportunity. The role involves developing custom Linux Kernel drivers, with a focus on various hardware communications. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in driver development and an interest in the open-source community.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux Kernel driver development.
• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers.
• Familiarity with Yocto preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers.
• Involve in driver development (peripheral comms, hardware comms, audio).
• Interest in upstreaming into the open-source community.

Skills

Embedded Linux Driver Development

Peripheral Communications

Hardware Communications

Audio Drivers

Linux Kernel

Open-source Community Interest

Yocto

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Client:

IC Resources

Location:

chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

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