Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A client is looking for Embedded Linux Driver Developers for a full remote working contract in Ipswich, UK. You will develop custom drivers for proprietary SoC platforms, requiring experience with the Linux Kernel and peripheral communication. The role is an initial 6-month contract, with a potential extension of up to 2-3 years.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers.
• Experience in developing Linux Kernel Drivers.
• Familiarity with Yocto (Scarthgap/Dunfell preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoC platforms.
• Support hardware communication and audio functionalities.
• Contribute to the open-source community.

Skills

Driver development

Linux Kernel

Embedded systems

Peripheral communication

Yocto

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, Ipswich

Client: IC Resources

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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 with experience in driver development (peripheral communication, hardware communication, audio, etc.), familiarity with various parts of the Linux Kernel, and ideally an interest in upstreaming contributions to 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 work
• Outside IR35 (for UK contractors)