Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech client is seeking multiple Embedded Linux Driver Developers for a remote contract role in Crawley. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in driver development and be enthusiastic about contributing to the open-source community. This long-term position provides an excellent opportunity to work on innovative Linux Kernel projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers.
• Familiarity with various parts of the Linux Kernel.
• Interest in upstreaming to the open-source community.

Responsibilities

• Support in developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers.
• Handle peripheral and hardware communications.
• Collaborate on driver upgradation and open-source contributions.

Skills

Driver development

Yocto

Linux Kernel

Peripheral communications

Hardware communications

Audio

Job description

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: IC Resources

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 longest standing clients is looking to hire several embedded software developers to support with developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers to go on proprietary SoC’s. They seek engineers with experience in driver development (peripheral communications, hardware communications, audio, etc), familiarity with different parts of the Linux Kernel, and ideally someone interested in upstreaming into the open-source community.

This is a full remote working contract, initially for 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)