Embedded Linux Driver Developer

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

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking several Embedded Linux Driver Developers to work on custom kernel drivers for proprietary platforms. This fully remote role, outside IR35, offers an initial 6-month contract with possible extensions, and the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in driver development, including peripheral and hardware communication. Candidates should also have a keen interest in contributing to the open-source community.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers.
• Experience with driver development for Linux Kernel.
• Interest in upstreaming contributions to the open-source community.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoC platforms.
• Contribute to the development of embedded applications and driver communication.
• Work fully remotely on a long-term contract.

Skills

Driver Development

Linux Kernel

Peripheral Communication

Hardware Communication

Audio Communication

Yocto

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, Doncaster

Client: IC Resources

Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 experienced in driver development (peripheral communication, hardware communication, audio, etc.), with knowledge of different parts of the Linux Kernel. Ideally, candidates should be interested in upstreaming contributions to the open-source community.

This is a full remote 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 work
• Outside IR35 (for UK-based contractors)