Embedded Linux Driver Developer

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

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Embedded Linux Driver Developer for a fully remote, long-term contract. The role focuses on driver development for Linux kernels, offering opportunities for contractor involvement in open-source contributions. Ideal for those with extensive experience in embedded systems and open-source coding.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers.
• Experience with Linux kernel and driver development.
• Interest in contributing upstream to the open-source community.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoCs.
• Collaborate on driver development focusing on peripheral and hardware communications.
• Potential long-term commitment with contract extension opportunities.

Skills

Linux Kernel Development

Driver Development

Yocto

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Client:

IC Resources

Location:

gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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