Embedded Linux Driver Developer

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

Job summary

A leading technology client is seeking several Embedded Linux Driver Developers for remote contract positions. The role involves developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers and requires a solid understanding of driver development and the Linux Kernel. This opportunity offers the potential for long-term engagement, extending up to 2-3 years, with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers.
• Experience with peripheral and hardware communications.
• Interest in upstreaming into the open-source community.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoCs.
• Support for diverse peripheral communication and audio systems.
• Full remote working contract initially for 6 months.

Skills

Driver Development

Linux Kernel

Yocto

Remote Working

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Client:

IC Resources

Location:

guildford, 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